Umpire leaves Yankees-Guardians game after being struck in face by relay throw
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Umpire Larry Vanover is being evaluated for a concussion and other injuries at a hospital after being struck in the head with a relay throw during Wednesday's game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.
The 67-year-old Vanover was knocked down by the throw from Guardians All-Star second baseman Andres Gimenez, who wheeled and fired toward the plate and hit Vanover, positioned on the infield grass between second and the mound, on the left side of his head.
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