Walker Jenkins, the top prospect for the Minnesota Twins, helped a fainting child during the national anthem before a game against the Buffalo Bisons. The child, identified as Lincoln, was standing on the field with Saints players when he started to collapse. Jenkins grabbed the child and carried him to the team’s dugout, where he was handed to head athletic trainer Chase Thompson.
Heat Wave Concerns
The incident occurred as a heat wave is affecting a large portion of the country, with forecasters warning of record high temperatures over the holiday weekend. Experts are advising people to stay hydrated and take precautions to stay cool.
Jenkins, whose nickname is ‘Captain America,’ had a heroic day at the plate as well, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, one RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base to help the Saints win 12-6.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
