Netting Needs Highlighted After Child Hit by Foul Ball

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The need for more netting at Major League Baseball stadiums was once again on display Wednesday night after a foul ball off of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora struck a child.  

While all major league teams have extended the netting around the home plate area, few stadiums completely cover the lower bowl. The netting in Minute Maid Park on the third base side of the field extends to the end of the visiting team’s dugout. The girl was sitting in about the third or fourth row, 10 feet past where the netting ends.

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