A 12-year-old Little League World Series player was hospitalized after being injured in his dormitory, the organization said Monday.in statement. Easton Oliverson injured his head after falling from his bunk bed, according tofamily members.
Oliverson, a member of Utah's Snow Canyon Little League, was taken to a hospital in Pennsylvania after an injury. Oliverson's father, Jace, is the team's assistant coach.
"At the request of his family, Little League International encourages us all to join us in continuing to think and pray for the Snow Canyon Little League player and his family. We wish him a full and complete recovery,” read the statement.
His Miraclesfortank on his Instagram page providing updates on his condition, Oliverson. Called "Tank" - According to Mount Sinai suffered skull fractures and epidural hematoma when there was bleeding between the inside of the skull and the outermost layer of the brain. was able to stop the bleeding.
On Monday, an account said Oliverson was on a ventilator and was using sedatives to "soothe his brain." Oliverson's uncle said on Facebook Monday, The boy underwent "successful surgery" and said his "brain is responding well." He said the neurosurgeon told the family that Oliverson's CT scan was "back in good shape."
"Exactly 36 hours ago, Easton had only 30 minutes before he died. Now, 36 hours later, he is in absolute awe of his tremendous progress." We have a team of doctors who are traumatized 1," said Miracles for Tank page.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox tweeted to send words of encouragement to the young player on Monday. "
Snow Canyon Little League All-Stars represent the mountain region, with becoming the first team from Utah to advance to the Little League World Series this year. is scheduled for Friday, the annual tournament in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania features 20 teams (10 from the United States and 10 from around the world) and is scheduled to start on Wednesday.
Christopher Brito is a social media producer and trending writer for CBS News, focusing on sports and stories involving issues of race and culture.
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