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SALT LAKE CITY — Three more stories from the world of sports in today’s From Left Field
1. Organ tribute to Chester Bennington at the ballpark
Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington’s death led to an outpouring of mourning in the music world Thursday, with millions paying tribute to one of the more powerful voices of rock in the 21st century.
Linkin Park had its place in baseball where it's not uncommon to hear a batter walk up to the plate with one of the band’s songs blaring from the speakers.
One of the better tributes to Bennington Thursday belongs to Los Angeles Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle, who led his pre-game routine by playing Linkin Park’s “Numb.”
It’s a tiny gesture but was a nice tip of the cap to a great artist gone too soon.
Fans sitting down the foul line at a baseball game always have to be aware of foul balls coming their way. This was the case for one man attending a Boston Red Sox game Thursday, who had not one, but two shots at grabbing a souvenir — and he missed both chances.
Cameras caught the man visually upset over the missed opportunity.
“The first one was a little quicker than I remember in high school,” he explained in the interview. “The second one I really don’t have an excuse for.”
*Note: This writer will never forgive himself for dropping a home run ball at a Rockies game a few years back and welcomes this fan to the missed opportunity club.
3. Sergio injures shoulder attacking bushes
As everybody probably knows, golfing can get frustrating. Even some of the world’s best golfers get upset over miscues. Enter 2017 Masters winner Sergio Garcia, who tweaked his shoulder during the opening round of the British Open because, well, he attacked some bushes near where his golf ball landed.
Crisis Hotlines
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-691-5433
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
Online resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
What to do if you see warning signs of suicide
- Talking about wanting to die
- Looking for a way to kill oneself
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Displaying extreme mood swings
The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide.
Information from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.What to do if you see warning signs of suicide
- Do not leave the person alone
- Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
- Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional
