Giancarlo Stanton's broken bat hits umpire in the head, knocking him out of the game in bizarre scene

A series of unfortunate events ended with an MLB umpire wearing a neck brace and on a stretcher during the New York Yankees-Colorado Rockies game Sunday in the Bronx.

Giancarlo Stanton's bat broke at the handle when he hit a pitch from Austin Gomber with runners on first and second in the bottom of the fifth inning.

The broken bat flew back and hit home plate umpire Nick Mahrley right in the face mask.

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Giancarlo Stanton runs after hitting a home run during the Cleveland Guardians game at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2024, in New York. (New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Mahrley immediately dropped to his knees, clearly in pain, but he still tried to watch the play unfold as Stanton singled to left field to force a bases-loaded run against the Rockies.

When time expired, everyone focused on Mahrley, who remained on one knee. The Yankees medical staff, along with players like Stanton, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Aaron Judge, checked on Marley at home plate.

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Rockies catcher Drew Romo also immediately turned around to see how Mahrley was performing during the play, which showed his sportsmanship.

New York's Giancarlo Stanton hits a three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

After several minutes, Mahrley was placed in a neck brace and a stretcher was used to carry him off the field.

With Mahrley no longer able to continue calling balls and strikes, crew chief Marvin Hudson donned his protective gear and stepped behind the plate to replace his colleague.

There was only one referee left for the match until the end of the innings.

Every umpire, especially those behind the plate, runs the risk of being hit by pitches, foul balls and swings throughout the season. And while some of those instances ring the bell and leave a healthy mark, others are more serious, which is why so many players have been keeping tabs on Mahrley.

Giancarlo Stanton's bat broke at the handle when he hit a pitch from Austin Gomber with runners on first and second in the fifth inning. (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

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The Yankees, Rockies and everyone watching the game at Yankee Stadium are hoping Mahrley's cervical collar is more of a precautionary measure than anything else as he undergoes further evaluation.

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