Yankees TV network provides update on cameraman who was stretchered off field

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There is good news out of the Bronx after a cameraman was hit in the head with an errant throw on Wednesday night.

YES Network and SNY camera operator Pete Stendel avoided the worst, but still suffered an orbital fracture in the event. He is home resting after being taken to a local hospital, the Yankees' network announced on Thursday.

Stendel had to be stretchered off the field after the incident.

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A camera man waves to the crowd as he is carted off the field after getting hit by an errant throw in the fifth inning during the game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on July 5, 2023, in Bronx borough of New York City.  (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

While the Baltimore Orioles were trying to turn a double play, Gunnar Henderson's throw to first went high, landing in the camera well next to the Yankees dugout. But the ball went off Stendel's head, which forced dull, frightened looks on everyone nearby.

Play was halted for around 15 minutes as medical staff tended to Stendel, and the field was cleared.

Yankees announcer Michael Kay reported that Stendel was conscious and speaking.

Fans applauded when Stendel was taken out of the well and eventually carted off. He gave a peace sign to the crowd while he was driven off, signaling that he was okay.

General view of the Yankee Stadium inside during a game between Columbus Crew and New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on June 17, 2023, in Bronx, New York.  (Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

"Pete is one of the best at what he does," Kay said on the broadcast, adding that he is a "terrific, terrific