MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt rushed to the hospital after scary incident in Mets vs Twins game, check details

Veteran MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was involved in a scary accident during Wednesday's game between the New York Mets and the Minnesota Twins. The first base umpire was at the receiving end of a line drive that struck him on the head during the seventh inning of the game.

What actually happened to Hunter Wendelstedt?

Louis Varland's fastball which was struck by Tyrone Taylor in the seventh inning was making it's way towards Hunter Wendelstedt at the first base. Wendelstedt tried to take evasive action but in the process he was a fraction late as the ball struck him on the side of his head.

Wendelstedt fell to the ground immediately as the Twins' training staff rushed towards the veteran umpire. He had to leave the game after the incident as he was taken for further scans.

Hunter is undergoing additional tests in Minneapolis, and we are encouraged that he was in good spirits when he was in touch with our medical staff. We will continue to monitor his status, a statement from MLB read.

Mets coach Carlos Mendoza spoke about the incident and prayed for a quick recovery for the 53-year-old first base umpire.

That was scary, Mendoza said. I asked as soon as the game was over. Every time you see something like that, it's just scary, so I'm glad he's doing well. Praying for him.

Tyrone Taylor reflected on the incident

After the match, Tyrone Taylor expressed concern over the umpire's health and spoke how it felt to witness his foul shot hit Wendelstedt on the head.

I saw it like I was watching it in slow motion, Taylor said. It was just scary. It feels like it was my fault.

The Mets were 3-0 behind in the game when the incident took place. The visitors were able to level the game in the next inning after a three-run surge. However, the Twins came on the top in the extra innings after All-Star first baseman Ty France's walk-off single off Reed Garrett in the tenth inning.

The Twins secured the three-game series after winning the Wednesday's clash as the registered back to back wins after a 5-1 thrashing in the series opener.