Phillies Nation · Oct 1, 2019
Phillies plan to extend netting in 2020
The Phillies reportedly plan to extend the netting at Citizens Bank Park. (Tim Kelly/PhilliesNation)According to NBC 10, the Philadelphia Phillies plan to extend netting to the foul poles at Citizens Bank Park in 2020.
This comes after multiple incidents in recent years has increased public awareness on the issue. A study done by NBC News says that 808 fans have been hit by a foul ball since 2012. One factor is a rise in foul balls since 2000, and more recent severe cases have caused teams to take action.