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Los Angeles Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Dodgers reviewing stadium safety after hunk of concrete reportedly falls on Yankees fan
Yankees supporters are accustomed to Dodger Stadium being hostile ground, but being hit by a chunk of concrete falling from the stadium ceiling is beyond what fans steel themselves to encounter. That is indeed what one Yankees fan says happened to him at Friday's Dodgers-Yankees game. Ricardo Aquino of Mexico City told the Athletic via a translator that a piece of the ceiling hit him in the back while he was seated in the top deck of the stadium during the third inning of the game. A photo showed the piece to be roughly the size of a baseball. Aquino said he was in pain but applied an ice pack and soldiered on through the rest of the game, which the Dodgers ultimately won, 8-5, the news outlet reported. A day later, a piece of concrete netting was installed in the area of the ceiling in the Section 10 reserve where the incident was reported, The Times confirmed. 'We had professionals and experts at Dodger Stadium this past weekend to examine the facility and ensure its safety,' Dodgers spokesperson Ally Salvage told The Times. 'We will also be undertaking a longer-term review.' Dodger Stadium, which opened in 1962, is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium west of the Mississippi and the third oldest in the nation, after Fenway Park in Boston and Wrigley Field in Chicago — both of which have also experienced issues with aging concrete. In July 2004, there were three reports of chunks of concrete tumbling from the upper deck at Wrigley Field, prompting the Chicago Cubs to install protective netting and review stadium infrastructure, according to the Associated Press. A major $100-million renovation project was completed at Dodger Stadium before the 2020 season. It included a new center field plaza with food and entertainment areas, more elevators and new bridges allowing fans to walk the entire perimeter of the stadium from any level inside the venue. More renovations were completed in advance of this year's season, this time focused on upgrading the clubhouse.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
A Yankees fan claims stadium debris fell from the sky during World Series rematch, Dodgers scramble to investigate
A New York Yankees fan visiting Dodger Stadium on Friday night(May 30) reported being struck by a falling piece of concrete during the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers . The fan, Ricardo Aquino from Mexico City, was seated in Section 10, located between home plate and first base, when he felt a sudden impact on his back. Aquino held up a sizable chunk of debris, which he believed had fallen from the stadium's upper deck. Fellow spectators' comments Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Fellow spectators corroborated Aquino's account. Jessica Coria, who was seated in front of him, initially thought someone had thrown an object but realized the concrete had fallen from above. Another fan, Lewis Loy, expressed concern over the incident, noting the potential danger to other attendees, including children. Medical attention Aquino received medical attention at the stadium and returned to his seat with an ice pack. His friend, Alvaro Baeza, translated for him, stating that while Aquino was in pain, he did not sustain any bleeding injuries. Live Events The Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledged the incident, stating, "We are aware of the report. We cannot comment further until we have all the information, which we are currently collecting." In response to the event, the Dodgers installed protective netting over the area in Section 10 where the concrete reportedly fell. This measure aims to prevent similar incidents and ensure fan safety. Dodger Stadium, opened in 1962, is Major League Baseball's third-oldest ballpark. Despite renovations over the years, including significant updates completed in 2021, the stadium's age has raised concerns about structural integrity. The game continued after the incident, with the Dodgers overcoming a 5-2 deficit to defeat the Yankees 8-5. However, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of all fans attending events at the historic venue.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Dodgers collecting information on Yankees' fan claim of falling concrete
Dodgers collecting information on Yankees' fan claim of falling concrete Show Caption Hide Caption Young baseball fan copies Phillies pitcher José Alvarado's moves During an MLB game, 12-year-old fan Princeton 'Prince' Bailey mimicked Phillies player José Alvarado as he delivered his pitch in Philadelphia, PA. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 in a World Series rematch at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, where a Yankees fan reported being hit by a falling piece of concrete, according to The Athletic. Yankees fan Ricardo Aquino told The Athletic that during the third inning, while sitting in Section 10, he was hit by a piece of concrete and experienced pain, but he did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. Medical professionals examined Aquino, and the Dodgers have released a statement acknowledging the claim and confirming that they are investigating the situation. 'We are aware of the report,' the Dodgers stated to The Athletic. 'We cannot comment further until we have all the information, which we are currently collecting.' Other fans claimed to see the piece of concrete fall, first thinking that someone threw it at him. 'I initially thought someone had thrown something, and my first instinct was to call for security," a fan recounted to The Athletic. "But then Aquino showed us the rock, and it was clear that it had fallen from the stadium and hit him.' More: 'We love superstars': Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge do damage in Dodgers-Yankees rematch Dodgers Stadium Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, opened in 1962 and is the third oldest Major League Baseball stadium in the United States. Over the past decade, the stadium has undergone significant renovations, with the most recent major updates completed in 2021. The most recent renovations focused on enhancing the Centerfield Plaza and included the addition of fan-centered entertainment options such as restaurants, bars, and standing room viewing areas.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees fan says he was hit with falling concrete during Dodgers game in stunning scene
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Traveling to Dodger Stadium proved hazardous for this one Yankees fan's health Friday night. Ricardo Aquino of Mexico City alleges a piece of concrete fell from Dodger Stadium and struck him in the back during the Yankees' 8-5 loss to the Dodgers in a World Series rematch, The Athletic reported. Aquino held a sizable piece of debris that allegedly fell from the top tier at the old stadium in a photo posted by the outlet, and a friend told the publication he was in pain. He reportedly received medical attention. 'He's in some pain, but all it was, was the hit. He's not bleeding, but he's in some pain,' Alvaro Baeza told The Athletic while translating an interview with Aquino. Security guards and one police officer reportedly visited with Aquino after he was allegedly hit in the third inning while sitting in Section 10 reserve on the first base side of the field. 3 Dodger Stadium Getty Images He trekked back to his seat with an ice pack after being attended to, per the report. Multiple fans corroborated Aquino's account. 'Me personally, to see some rocks fall like that,' Lewis Loy of Wilmington, Calif., who was sitting behind Aquino, told the outlet, 'I would be clearing out this whole area. How do you know it's not going to fall anymore? … It could have hit a kid.' Added Jessica Coria of Los Angeles, who sat in front of Aquino: 'I thought someone had thrown something and then I was like, 'We should get security,' and then (Aquino) showed us the rock, and it was clearly from the stadium that fell on him.' 3 Dodger Stadium as seen in 2024. Getty Images The Dodgers could not offer much on the situation as of early Saturday morning. 'We are aware of the report,' the Dodgers told the publication. 'We cannot say anything more until we have all of the information, which we are currently gathering.' CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS 3 Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after a home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Dodger Stadium is one of MLB's iconic parks and offers picturesque views, but it's MLB's third-oldest park having opened in 1962. Only Fenway Park and Wrigley Field have been around longer. The Dodgers rallied from a 5-2 deficit against Max Fried to hand the lefty his first loss as a Yankee on Friday night, scoring four runs in the sixth to take a 6-5 lead before tacking on two more in the seventh.
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Bam Aquino takes oath as senator in Tarlac
Senator-elect Paolo Benigno 'Bam' Aquino IV officially took his oath of office in his hometown of Concepcion, Tarlac. The ceremony was held at the Concepcion Municipal Government Center and was administered by Mayor Noel Villanueva. Aquino, who previously served in the Senate from 2013 to 2019, campaigned on a platform focused on expanding the budget for the Free College Law—a landmark measure he authored during his earlier term. He also emphasized the importance of passing legislation that would guarantee employment opportunities for graduates who benefited from the Free College Law. The event was attended by several Tarlac officials, including First District Representative Jaime Cojuangco and Third District Representative Bong Rivera. In the 2025 senatorial elections, Aquino secured the second-highest number of votes nationwide with 20,971,899 votes. He dominated the polls in Tarlac, garnering 63% of the local vote.
