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Legendary Yankees Announcer John Sterling Struck by Foul Ball, Continues Calling Game

  • John Sterling, the Yankees' radio voice for over 30 years, was hit in the left eyebrow by a foul ball during Saturday's game against the Red Sox but continued calling the game.
  • Sterling missed 23 games earlier this season due to illness but returned for this weekend's series against the Red Sox.
  • Despite the injury, Sterling immediately returned to calling the game after being struck.
  • Sterling's eventual replacement, Justin Shackil, has filled in for Sterling during his absences this season.
  • The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Saturday night.
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