6-year-old Connecticut burn victim visits Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (WTNH) — A 6-year-old boy who suffered critical burns in Connecticut final month was a particular visitor of the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Krankall performed catch with Cortes and excitedly acquired handfuls of gum from the gamers, group officers mentioned.

Dominick Krankall suffered second-and third-degree burns to his face and legs in Bridgeport on April 24 after one other boy allegedly doused a tennis ball in gasoline, lit it on hearth, and hit him within the face with it. He was launched from Bridgeport Hospital on Might 2.

Earlier than Wednesday’s sport at Yankee Stadium, Krankall, his dad and mom, and 4 of his six brothers and sisters visited the sector. He spent a while with pitchers Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery, and Nestor Cortes.

“6-year-old Dominick Krankall lately suffered extreme burns, however he’s an absolute warrior! We’re so excited to have him right here at Yankee Stadium for a special occasion,” the Yankees tweeted.

Bridgeport police are nonetheless investigating the reason for Krankall’s accidents. Within the meantime, a GoFundMe web page has been arrange to assist Krankall and his household. Be warned that the web page accommodates graphic pictures that could be disturbing.