BROADCASTER’S BRUSH WITH DISASTER: Mariners Broadcaster Rick Rizzs Hit by Foul Ball in Heart Stopping Moment
The Seattle Mariners weren’t able to complete a rally and lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5 on Monday at American Family Fields. On top of taking the loss, the Mariners suffered several bumps and bruises both on and off the field.
The first bump came in the top of the third inning when Mariners backup catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver was pulled after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist/hand area. Seattle was still waiting for the results of the x-rays as of the game’s conclusion.
The next big bump didn’t even happen to a player.
During the game, a foul ball ricocheted into the Mariners broadcast booth where Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr. were calling the action for Seattle Sports 710. Rizzs was hit in the back of the head with the foul ball, which knocked him to the ground. Even though he was still jolted, Rizzs still had enough of his bearings to let Hill Jr. known to continue the play-by-play.
Rizz was evaluated by medical trainers at the stadium. And aside from a massive lump to show for it as a souvenir, he appeared in good spirits and eventually resumed calling the game.
Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times posted a photo with Rizzs after the game showing a thumbs up, indicating he was alright.
Rizz has been in Seattle’s radio booth for over two decades and has been a the Mariners lead play-by-play announcer since 2010.
And it looks like even a foul ball isn’t enough to stop Rizzs from calling games.
