Rockies television reporter Kelsey Wingert was greeted rudely by a batted ball this week. It was the second such encounter in her career.
The latest incident took place during Colorado's home game Monday vs. the Giants. San Francisco's Austin Slater ripped a foul ball against Rockies closer Daniel Bard in the ninth inning. The ball deflected off the head of Wingert, who was seated at field level in the first-base camera well reporting for AT&T Sportsnet.
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The liner caused a deep cut on Wingert's forehead.
Reporter @KelsWingert was hit by a foul ball during Monday’s Rockies game. Kelsey immediately received medical attention and we're happy to share that she's doing well under the circumstances. We’re wishing Kelsey a speedy recovery and we'll see her soon on the @Rockies broadcast
— AT&T SportsNet™ | RM (@ATTSportsNetRM) May 17, 2022
Rockies training staff tended to her injury in the dugout. She flashed a smile and a thumbs-up afterward. What a trouper!
@ConnerHKnapp did you see kelsey wingert took ANOTHER foul ball to the head last night? pic.twitter.com/3soIjEarAv
— BonerJamz 🦁 (@BonerJamz6) May 17, 2022
Wingert later posted on social media to keep fans updated on her status. On Wednesday, she thanked those who helped to take care of her during a scary time. The Rockies, Wingert wrote, helped to get her to "the best hospital" immediately. She spent five hours at the hospital receiving internal and external stitches for her wound.
Checking in - Monday, I took a 95 MPH line drive to my head.
— Kelsey Wingert (@KelsWingert) May 18, 2022
The @Rockies & @ATTSportsNetRM have treated me like family. Getting me treatment & to the best hospital ASAP. I was at hospital for 5 hours w/ David Woodman (GM of AT&T SN), his wife, Paula & my producer Alison Vigil. pic.twitter.com/UzhlCzclNE
Despite the gnarly nature of the injury, Wingert reported that a CAT scan came up clear. She also said that she didn't suffer any internal bleeding or fractures. She has been recuperating at AT&T Sportsnet general manager David Woodman's house.
I had CT scan to check for internal bleeding/fractures & it came back clear, Thank God. I received internal & external stitches. I’ve been staying at my GM’s house. I can’t say enough about AT&TSN & the Rox. I’ve never experienced support like this.
— Kelsey Wingert (@KelsWingert) May 18, 2022
Thank you for the prayers 🤍
Back in 2018, Wingert was seriously injured at the ballpark when she was covering the Braves. She suffered a fractured eye socket after getting hit by a foul ball.
Back home. I have a fracture in my eye socket, but it could have been MUCH worse. I really appreciate all the tweets, calls and texts.
— Kelsey Wingert (@KelsWingert) March 31, 2018
Here's hoping that Wingert is able to fully recover from her latest injury and return to the field soon.