MLB Umpire Ron Kulpa Concussed by Foul Ball in Yankees Game

Major League Baseball umpire Ron Kulpa was diagnosed with a concussion after a foul ball struck his face mask during Saturday's game between the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium, forcing him to leave in the fourth inning.

The incident occurred with two outs and one runner on base in the top of the fourth. On the first pitch from Marlins pitcher Paul Blackburn to batter Jakob Marsee, the ball fouled off and hit Kulpa's mask. Kulpa briefly spoke with Yankees catcher Austin Wells and remained behind the plate. Marsee then singled three pitches later, allowing Agustín Ramírez to score on a throwing error by Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger, giving the Marlins a 4-0 lead. As the next batter, Otto Lopez, stepped in, Kulpa stepped away from home plate, motioned toward the Yankees dugout, and was evaluated by two athletic trainers. He walked off under his own power after a delay of about 11 minutes.

Scott Barry, previously umpiring at first base, donned the protective gear and took over calling balls and strikes for the remainder of the game. Derek Thomas replaced Kulpa on the umpiring crew for Sunday's series finale. MLB announced Sunday that Kulpa, 57, would be...