MLB Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Struck in Head by Batted Ball During Mets vs. Twins

A scary moment occurred in the seventh inning of Wednesday afternoon's game between the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins.

First base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was struck in the head by a foul ball hit by Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor, forcing him to leave the game. Per Justin Tasch of the New York Post, Wendelstedt was "down to the ground for several minutes before he got to his feet and was assisted off the field."

Per the Associated Press, Wendelstedt is in his 28th major league season as an umpire. Following his exit, second base umpire Adam Hamari moved to first for the remainder of the game.

The scary scene occurred just a half-inning after Wendelstedt blew a call at first base when he ruled Twins shortstop Willi Castro safe and cost the Mets a run. Replay showed that Castro was out, but New York had already used its challenge earlier in the game, allowing Minnesota to take a 3-0 lead.

However, the Mets scored three runs in the eighth inning to tie things up and force extras.

The Twins managed to end things in the 10th inning on a walk-off RBI single by first baseman Ty France.

The Mets will be back in action on Thursday when they open a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals, while the Twins will have a day off before visiting the Atlanta Braves on Friday.