2 struck by lightning leaving Yankees spring training game
Robert Pandolfino and Nexstar Media Wire
CORRECTS THAT THE LOCKOUT NOW EXTENDED TO 77 DAYS, NOT 76 AS ORIGINALLY SENT - On the day pitchers and catcher were scheduled to report to camp, a practice field at the New York Yankees spring training complex at George M. Steinbrenner Field remains empty Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The usual spring training buzz is missing because of a lockout that’s now extended to 77 days and become the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
TAMPA (WFLA) – Two people were struck by lightning while leaving Saturday afternoon’s Yankee game in Tampa, according to Tampa police.
The Tampa Police Department said in a news release that two adults, a man in his 60s and a female in her 20s were struck by lightning while in the parking lot of Raymond James Stadium just before 4 p.m.
Tampa Fire Rescue transported both people to the hospital where they are in stable condition.
The two were leaving the Yankees game versus the Atlanta Braves which ended after six innings due to inclement weather.
