Overview

• Robert Anthony Cruz attempted a backflip during a July 24 appearance on CNN News Central and landed face-first in the studio.
• Hosts Kate Bolduan and John Berman reacted in surprise but quickly refocused the broadcast.
• Cruz immediately got up, smiled and joked “That never happens” before the segment continued.
• John Berman lauded the maneuver as “a brand new twist on America’s favorite pastime,” showcasing banana ball’s entertainment value.
• The fall caused no injuries and the team’s promotion of its upcoming family-friendly exhibition games proceeded without disruption.