Do baseball parks need to do more to protect fans?

BOSTON — Extending nets at ballparks is a controversial topic but after another injury, does baseball need to do more to protect fans?

A 4-year-old girl was taken away after being hit by a line drive during the Cubs-Astros game Wednesday in Houston. Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. dropped to his knees, overcome with emotion after the frightening moment.

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"I'm at a loss for words being a father of two boys," Almora Jr. said. "When the half inning was over, I just couldn't hold it in anymore.

The girl was reportedly conscious and awake as she was taken for evaluation.

Following a string of fan injuries in 2017, all MLB clubs were required to extend protective netting up the baselines, including Fenway Park where past incidents convinced the Red Sox to put up safety netting.

>> Red Sox expand protective netting at Fenway Park 

In 2016, it was extended to the dugouts.

In 2018, netting was expanded on both sides of the field. It now runs behind both dugouts and along both baselines.

The Sox told Boston 25 News, "Fan safety at Fenway Park is of fundamental importance. We will continue to examine this issue along with MLB to ensure a game experience that is both safe and enjoyable."

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Baseball fans think it's a good idea.

"There's not a reason there shouldn't be netting there to protect fans. Fans are the #1," said fan Jeremy Fredette.

Fans are not alone on this. Almora Jr. and many of his teammates are now calling for even more netting at every major league ballpark.

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