Plate umpire Ron Kulpa leaves Marlins-Yankees game after taking foul ball off mask

During Saturday's matchup between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees, plate umpire Ron Kulpa sustained an injury from a foul ball that struck his protective mask during the fourth inning. The incident forced Kulpa to exit the game with two outs remaining in the frame. This occurrence highlights the ongoing safety concerns faced by umpires in Major League Baseball, who remain vulnerable despite wearing protective equipment during their duties behind home plate.