The Vanderbilt vs Alabama baseball game was briefly delayed due to an umpire injury after he was hit in the head by a foul ball. Umpire Scott Kennedy was attended to on the field but was able to walk off with assistance.
Key points
Game 2 of the SEC series between Vanderbilt and Alabama
Umpire Scott Kennedy injured by a foul ball
Delay lasted several minutes
Kennedy received medical attention on the field
He walked off the field with help
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Game 2 of the SEC series between Vanderbilt baseball and Alabama entered a brief delay after an umpire appeared to be knocked out after getting hit in the head by a foul ball.
The umpire, Scott Kennedy, went down after being hit by a foul off the bat of Brennan Holt. He was on the ground for several minutes being tended to by trainers from both teams. He was eventually able to walk off the field with help at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the May 1 game.
Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) throws to a Texas batter during the first inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite (51) throws out Texas' Temo Becerra (1) at first first base during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Texasâ Ashton Larson (44) reacts after hitting a double off Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Q&A
What caused the delay in the Vanderbilt vs Alabama baseball game?
The delay was caused by umpire Scott Kennedy being hit in the head by a foul ball.
Who is the umpire that was injured during the game?
The injured umpire is Scott Kennedy.
How long was the game delayed due to the umpire's injury?
The game was delayed for several minutes while the umpire received medical attention.
Was the umpire able to continue officiating after the injury?
No, the umpire was unable to continue and walked off the field with assistance.
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According to NCAA rules, a game can continue with one umpire if there are injuries or illness to other umpires. This game began with four umpires. One of the other umpires in the game, Anthony Perez, replaced Kennedy behind home plate. Perez was initially listed as the second base ump. The game was paused for about 15 minutes while the situation was resolved.
Alabama led, 3-0, in the bottom of the second inning at the time of the injury.
