AGAIN? Little League World Series Batter Smashes Camera Lens

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Since around 2006, this is the third or fourth time this has happened. Somehow, the Little League World Series playoffs have become he most dangerous place on earth for a home plate camera. You would think by now, someone would have added a Plexiglas shield to shoot through. If you’ve never seen a picture shot through a broken lens, you are about to. -Bobby Ellerbee

Jack Hopko Shatters Camera Behind Plate

Jack Hopko hits a foul ball that shatters the camera positioned behind home plate in the bottom of the 3rd inning
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