Friday, 1. October 2004

Topic: SPORT - on October 1, 2004 at 1:43:00 PM CEST

Indians Pitcher Shot Wearing Cheerleader Outfit

The winning pitcher in Wednesday night's Tribe game against Kansas City was shot after the game. Kyle Denney, 27 was hospitalized after being shot in the leg while riding on the team bus.

Team officials said the bullet also grazed outfielder Ryan Ludwick, but he wasn't hurt.

The shooting happened while the team was headed to the Kansas City International Airport, Cleveland television station WEWS reported.

Police said the shot was fired into the side of the team's second bus while it was on a ramp between Interstate 435 and I-70.

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