BUFFALO, N. Y. (WIVB) — Sources confirmed to News 4 that a Bisons catcher was hit in the head by a baseball bat in Syracuse Friday night during the Bisons-Mets game.
During the seventh inning, Payton Henry was hit in the back of the head after a follow through swing. The game was called immediately.
It was reported that Henry was stretchered off the field and transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.
The Buffalo Bisons will provide updates as they become available.