Catcher Payton Henry was hit in the head with a baseball bat during a Bisons game

Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini and Sara Holland

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sources confirmed to News 4 that a Bisons catcher was hit in the head by a baseball bat in Syracuse Friday night during the Bisons-Mets game.

During the seventh inning, Payton Henry was hit in the back of the head after a follow-up swing. The game was immediately stopped.

It was reported that Henry was taken from the field on a stretcher and taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

The Bisons say Payton is appropriately alert and responsive.

The team will provide updates as they become available.