See moment umpire gets knocked out during Alabama baseball vs Vanderbilt

During an Alabama baseball game against Vanderbilt on Friday, May 1, home plate umpire Scott Kennedy was knocked unconscious in the second inning after a foul ball struck his mask, causing him to fall to the ground. Athletic trainers from both teams assisted Kennedy before walking him off the field, and a replacement umpire took over within 15 minutes. Alabama went on to clinch the series with a 5-0 shutout victory, with coach Rob Vaughn expressing concern for Kennedy's wellbeing and reporting he appeared to be okay.