CLEVELAND -- A 75-year-old woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday night after being struck in the face by a foul ball hit by Washington's Daniel Murphy.
Muir West was sitting down the right-field line when she was struck by the hard shot from Murphy in the first inning of the Indians' win at Progressive Field. Fans sitting in her section immediately called for security and medical personnel, who rushed to her aid.
A family member said West's glasses were broken in the mishap and that she suffered a cut on her face.
Her wound was heavily bandaged before she was placed on a stretcher and taken to MetroHealth Hospital. As she was carried up the steps, fans gave her a warm ovation.
Major League Baseball added more netting this season near home plate to protect fans from foul balls and bats flying into the stands.