A scary scene unfolded in a Triple-A game between the Durham Bulls and Norfolk Tides on Thursday night. Bulls pitcher Tyler Zombro was hit in the head by a line drive, prompting the teams to suspend the game.
Tonight’s game has been suspended in the 8th inning after Bulls pitcher Tyler Zombro was hit by a batted ball.
Prayers to @T_Zombro24
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) June 4, 2021
A tweet from the team Friday morning said Zombro is still at Duke University Hospital and the updates overnight were “positive.”
An update from @RaysBaseball on @T_Zombro24: pic.twitter.com/zk77s8z3tV
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) June 4, 2021
On Sunday, Rays manger Kevin Cash said Zombro was out of bed and walking with assistance, adding that he was “still progressing in the right direction.”
Those in the sports world sent out their prayers for Zombro’s recovery.
Please send prayers up for Tyler, Mo, and the the rest of the Zombro family.
One of the greatest humans in the world.
Love you brother, @T_Zombro24 ❤️ https://t.co/dMK9uK73Ez
— Brandon Withers (@B_Withers28) June 4, 2021
I have not slept much since hearing about @T_Zombro24 Tyler is one of the greatest human beings I have come across in my time as a coach. I am praying for you and your family. Please keep the Zombro family in your prayers pic.twitter.com/E3TL5DIPMI
— Catchers U (@CatchersU) June 4, 2021
Prayers out to Tyler Zombro and his family! I know @TreadAthletics family are there for you. Very scary Situation and we are all thinking about you man.
— Coach Hutch. M. Ed. (@HutchStorm18) June 4, 2021
Prayers for Tyler Zombro 🙏🏽
— Cj Alexander jr. (@CAlexander_52) June 4, 2021
Worst thing I’ve ever seen in baseball. Prayers for Tyler Zombro and Family. https://t.co/5SWBIVFnb2
— Nathan Karns (@NathanKarns) June 4, 2021
Please join us in praying for Tyler’s recovery.
