Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - A man charged with attacking an umpire last month in a game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field pleaded innocent in court Wednesday. Eric Dybas is charged with one count of felony aggravated battery and one count of misdemeanor criminal trespass. He could face up to five years in prison if convicted. On April 15, Dybas, 24, raced out of the stands and grabbed umpire Laz Diaz around the leg as Chicago's Carlos Lee flied out down the right field line to end the eighth inning. Diaz, who has a military background, defended himself well and Royals outfielder Brandon Berger hustled to his aid. A number of other players from both teams also rushed over to help. Three times earlier, the game was delayed when fans ran onto the field before being tackled by security guards. Those fans were charged with misdemeanor trespassing. Last September in Chicago, current Kansas City bullpen coach Tom Gamboa was attacked by a pair of fans while coaching first base. |
