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Umpire Paul Emmel Hit in Head by Bat During Athletics vs. Angels Game

Angels Stadium witnessed a scary sight during Thursday's game between the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels, as MLB umpire Paul Emmel was hit by a bat, which appeared to split his head open.

Emmel was taken to the hospital for stitches, but he is expected to be OK, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

The incident occurred after Los Angeles' Jefry Marte lost control of his bat during a swing in the ninth inning. Deadspin's Timothy Burke reported the news and included a video.

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