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Cubs' Almora Jr. Falls To His Knees After Foul Ball Hits Girl

Manager Joe Maddon, fellow players and even a security guard could be seen consoling Almora after the ball injured the young girl.

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Almora is comforted by Jason Heyward and Javier Baez after checking on a young child that was struck by a hard foul ball
Almora is comforted by Jason Heyward and Javier Baez after checking on a young child that was struck by a hard foul ball (Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON — Chicago Cubs player Albert Almora Jr. hit a hard line-drive foul into the stands at Wednesday’s game against the Houston Astros, striking a child.

Almora Jr. was visibly distraught after the fourth-inning hit in Minute Maid Park in Houston.

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