Dodgers' Taylor Diesinger Hits ABC7 Chicago News Anchor Judy Hsu With Baseball at World Series Game

Hsu Was Covering the Game From the Dodgers Dugout

ABC7 Chicago news anchor Judy Hsu was hit by a baseball during the first game of the 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Hsu was covering the game from the Dodgers dugout when she was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Dodgers outfielder Taylor Diesinger.

Hsu was taken to a local hospital for treatment and was released a few hours later. She suffered a concussion and a cut on her head, but she is expected to make a full recovery.

Diesinger Apologized to Hsu After the Game

Diesinger apologized to Hsu after the game and said he was "very sorry" for hitting her. He said he was "just trying to put a good swing on the ball" and that he "never meant to hit anyone."

Hsu said she accepted Diesinger's apology and that she was "just glad" she was not more seriously injured.

The Incident Raises Concerns About Safety at Baseball Games

The incident has raised concerns about safety at baseball games. Some fans have called for more netting to be installed at ballparks to protect fans from foul balls.

Major League Baseball (MLB) has said it is "always looking for ways to improve safety at our games" and that it will "review the incident" to see if any changes need to be made.