Umpire Laz Díaz reacts to foul ball incident in 9th inning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
During a game between the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels on July 12, umpire Laz Díaz took a foul ball to the groin in the ninth inning. As he anticipated the upcoming All-Star break, Díaz expressed his frustration on a live mic, uttering expletives about the timing of the incident. The game continued for a few more at-bats before ending with a flyout by Logan O'Hoppe. Díaz's reaction has gained attention, with many hoping he can recover quickly before the break.
- •Umpire Laz Díaz was behind home plate during the game.
- •The foul ball occurred with two outs in the ninth inning.
- •Díaz's reaction was captured on the broadcast microphone.
- •The game continued briefly before ending with a flyout.
- •Díaz was looking forward to the All-Star break.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Mics picked up umpire's NSFW reaction to taking a 9th-inning foul ball to the groin
"He was so close to making it through the game unscathed.
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