Red Sox TV Analyst Jerry Remy Struck By Falling Monitor
BOSTON (CBS/AP) — Red Sox TV analyst Jerry Remy was hit in the head by a falling TV monitor as swirling winds caused havoc during the first inning at Fenway Park.
Remy was sent home from Boston's game Saturday night against the Minnesota Twins but is expected back Sunday. Former player Steve Lyons, also an analyst during some games, came in for Remy.
The strong winds made for an interesting first.
Minnesota's Robbie Grossman hit a fly that appeared headed for center, but a gust blew it to right, sending right fielder Michael Martinez twisting as the ball fell for a triple.
There were a handful of stoppages as dirt and litter swirled around the field. Batters stepped out to wipe their eyes and Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez headed to the dugout to have a trainer help him clear his left eye.
Two tweets were posted to Remy's official Twitter account; one on his behalf noting the incident and the other from the former Red Sox player, saying he is OK and good to go for Sunday's broadcast.
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