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Angel Martinez Foul Ball Shatters In‑Stadium Camera Lens in AL Wild Card at Progressive Field

ESPN later clarified the broken unit was an in-stadium camera, not part of the television feed.

Overview

  • The Guardians center fielder fouled a Tarik Skubal fastball straight back, smashing a lens on a camera positioned behind home plate.
  • Glass fell onto the warning track, prompting a brief delay while the grounds crew cleared shards before play resumed.
  • The incident occurred in the bottom of the fourth with Cleveland down 1-0, and video clips, including one from Jomboy Media, circulated widely.
  • Reporters noted a possible short-term effect on Skubal after the stoppage, as he missed wide on the next pitch and Martinez reached on an infield single.
  • No injuries or repair details were reported, and later coverage noted Detroit won Game 1 behind a strikeout-heavy outing from Skubal.