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Baseball fan hospitalized after falling into visiting bullpen during White Sox-Royals game
A scary moment occurred at Wednesday’s Chicago White Sox game against the Kansas City Royals after a fan was hospitalized following a fall into the visiting bullpen.
Kansas City had runners on first and second with none out in the fourth inning when the game was briefly delayed while workers attended to the fallen fan. It appeared stadium workers used a stretcher to transport the fan out of the bullpen area beyond the wall.
The White Sox released a statement saying the fan appeared to be headed in the right direction from a recovery standpoint.
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“We reached out to the fan to check on his well-being, and his friend was able share a positive report,” the team said before Thursday’s series finale against the Royals. “The entire White Sox organization and clubhouse are wishing him a speedy recovery.”
Wide-angle video from MLB.com Research shows the fan fell over a roughly 3-foot-high barrier from the front row of Section 105 in the South Side ballpark’s right-field seats and into the bullpen.
The video shows the fan rising to his feet as Chicago second baseman Chase Meidroth hits a run-scoring sacrifice fly to Royals center fielder Lane Thomas for the first out in the bottom of the third inning.
The fan continued over the barrier, fell in front of a red ad for a local butcher shop and landed in an area covered by grass and dirt at the west end of the bullpen.
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The bullpen is located behind the stadium’s right-field wall and in front of Sections 104 and 105.
The base of the barrier is concrete, rising about 10 to 12 inches, topped by a metal fence that is roughly 2 feet high. The front row of seats is about 3 feet behind the fence.
The Royals relievers moved into a far corner of the bullpen after the fan fell.
A similar incident occurred last year at a Pittsburgh Pirates game when a fan fell over the wall and nearly 20 feet onto the outfield warning track.
Kavan Markwood was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital’s trauma unit after the accident, where he was in critical condition. Players were visibly shaken, as were many in the stands, as medical staff from both teams and EMS placed him on a stretcher and carted him off the field.
Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids
One Atlanta neighborhood has dealt with Waymo problems than they expected recently.
The Georgia city’s northwest Buckhead neighborhood has been overrun in the last couple of weeks by empty, driverless ride-share vehicles due to an apparent routing behavior issue.
“It’s almost every little cul-de-sac in our area, so I think it’s a problem,” a neighbor who lives on embattled Battleview Drive told WSB-TV.
Video taken of the rogue Waymos shows them incessantly circling through a cul-de-sac and multiple cars causing a backup on one street after a neighbor tried to block the cars from entering the cul-de-sac.
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“I think yesterday morning, we had 50 cars that came through between 6 and 7,” another neighbor told the station.
A third neighbor pointed out that the problem is more than just an irritation.
“We’re families, we have small animals and pets, got kids getting on the bus in the morning and it just doesn’t feel safe to have that traffic,” they said.
Waymo currently operates in 11 U.S. cities, including Atlanta.
The company admitted to Fox News Digital that Waymos are staged in areas of the city where they are frequently hailed from, but said that shouldn’t come at the expense of residents.
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“At Waymo, we are committed to being good neighbors,” the company told FOx News Digital. “We take community feedback seriously and have already worked with our fleet partner to address this routing behavior. With over 500,000 weekly trips across the country, our service is proven to significantly reduce traffic injuries and improve road safety. We value our relationship with Atlanta residents and remain focused on providing a seamless, respectful, and safe experience for riders and residents alike.”
And the cul-de-sac quagmire isn’t the only issue Waymo has faced recently. This week, the company recalled nearly 4,000 of its vehicles due to a glitch where it may not stop before driving into “standing water,” and video obtained FOX 4 appeared to show a Waymo running a red light at a busy intersection in Dallas.
Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigated Waymo after vehicles were allegedly seen illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.
And in January, a Waymo hit a student walking through a crosswalk near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California. The car was driving at a low speed and the student wasn’t hurt.
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Washington Nationals unveil the latest stadium snack that will excite some, horrify others
We live in the age of a concession stand arms race where it’s every professional sports team’s goal — no, duty — to release the most mind-boggling game-day grub.
Now, the Washington Nationals have done the unthinkable and bastardized the most beloved of all ballpark foods: the hot dog.
And some people will love it, while others are sharpening pitchforks as we speak.
On Friday, the Washington Nationals welcomed the Baltimore Orioles to town for Hot Dog Day.
This involved all kinds of specialty hot dogs (though, in the past, I’ve talked about how a standard ballpark dog with yellow mustard is perfect), and the show-stealers were the hot dog fries.
They are what they sound like: wieners sliced up shoestring-style served with some chipotle ranch.
Alright, before we all run to opposite sides of the room on this one, at least we can all agree that it kicks ass that these come in a mini-batting helmet.
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Those are always great.
Now, I can see both perspectives on this.
On one hand, this seems like a bit of a horror show. I mean, frying hot dogs until they’re dry sticks seems like a bad idea. Plus, I think if I ate fried hot dogs dunked in chipotle ranch, the doctor would probably wake up in a cold sweat.
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Plus, I’m not a fan of messing with the sacred hot dog, especially in a ballpark.
That said…
If I were at a game with some pals, I might not order these (I mean, maybe for the mini helmet), but if someone else did, I’d probably see if I could take a taste.
Y’know. Even if just for the story… and because I think chipotle ranch and hot dog sounds like it could be a flavor we have not explored enough as a society.
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Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ‘Margaret,’ his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher once ran Britain. John Kennedy’s “Margaret” mostly runs him into the ground.
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., is going viral after posting a tongue-in-cheek workout video introducing followers to “Margaret” — his elliptical trainer named after former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher — while wearing a red bandanna and speaking directly to the camera from his Louisiana carport.
“Hey X, I have somebody I’d like you to meet,” Kennedy says at the start of the minute-long video posted to social media Friday.
“This is Margaret. Margaret is my elliptical trainer. I named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher because both kick butt and take names.”
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Kennedy goes on to explain that “Margaret” lives outside under the carport for three reasons: the machine is too heavy to move, his wife “won’t let” him bring it inside and because he enjoys getting in a workout during Louisiana summers.
The Senator said he enjoys working outside during Louisiana summers, a detail that drew disbelief from many viewers familiar with the state’s famously brutal heat and humidity.
“As you can see, Margaret, my elliptical trainer, is out here under my carport in Louisiana,” Kennedy says. “After Margaret kicks my butt, I look for air conditioning.”
The surreal, self-aware clip quickly drew thousands of reactions online, with users roasting Kennedy’s bandanna look while also praising the senator’s everyman personality.
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“You are rocking the dadgum crap outta that bandana,” one user wrote. “I thought you were representing the Bloods for a minute. Tell Margaret I think she’s cute but evil.”
Others praised Kennedy’s personality and down-home delivery style.
“You are a gem to us normal folk Mr. Kennedy. Live long and prosper!” one supporter posted.
“Senator Kennedy is that kind of Southerner that makes you feel you’re sitting on the front porch having some bit of common sense enlighten you in that poetic Southern way,” another wrote.
The Louisiana Republican has long cultivated a folksy, humorous public image that often breaks through online with colorful one-liners and unconventional social media moments.
Kennedy ended the video with a line that only added to the internet’s fascination.
“My work here is done,” he said. “And I can see myself out.”
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