Injury: Greg Gibson Spiked in Face after Slide at Home Plate

Umpire Greg Gibson was injured after being spiked in the face during the Indians-Angels game. With none out and on in the bottom of the 5th inning, Angels batter Kendrys Morales doubled off Indians pitcher Ramon Hernandez, baserunner Torii Hunter attempting to score from first base on the hit to the right field wall. As the relay arrived from right fielder Shin-Soo Choo to shortstop Brent Lillibridge to catcher Carlos Santana, Gibson moved into position along the first base line extended. Replays indicate that as Hunter slid head-first through home plate, his left foot rebounded off the dirt and swung wildly towards the stationary Gibson, sending the umpire to the ground as Hunter himself rolled over. At the time of the injury, the Angels were leading, 7-0.

*UPDATE 10:00 P.M.* According to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez, Greg Gibson received stiches above his left eye and was taken to an Anaheim-area hospital for precautionary X-rays.

Umpiring Alignment, 1st through 5th inning
HP: Greg Gibson. 1B: Manny Gonzalez. 2B: Gerry Davis. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.

Umpiring Alignment, 5th inning through end of game
HP: Manny Gonzalez. 1B: Gerry Davis. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.

Wrap: Indians at Angels, 8/15/12
Video: Greg Gibson spiked, exits game with bloodied face