In a game that was cut short due to a head injury, the Syracuse Mets emerged victorious against the Buffalo Bisons on Friday night. The game ended in the seventh inning after a shocking incident involving Bisons' catcher Payton Henry.

The unfortunate incident occurred when a backswing from Pablo Reyes hit Henry on the back of his facemask. The catcher was immediately attended to by trainers from both teams. As a precautionary measure, Henry was strapped to a backboard and transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

However, there was positive news regarding Henry's condition. The Bisons announced on Friday night that he was "alert and appropriately responsive," providing some relief to concerned fans.

Despite the disruption caused by the injury, the game saw some exciting moments on the field. Syracuse initially fell behind in the opening frame after Spencer Horwitz and Orelvis Martinez's RBI hits. However, the Mets made a strong comeback, scoring four unanswered runs.

The standout performance of the night came from Jiman Choi, who smacked a solo home run in the fifth inning, contributing to the Mets' impressive run.

On the pitching front, RHP Drew Smith had a remarkable outing, throwing a perfect inning with no runs, hits, walks, or strikeouts. It was Smith's fourth rehab start (fifth overall) with Syracuse, demonstrating his progress and readiness to return to full form.

In other news, the Mets made an announcement on Thursday regarding Jiman Choi. The team granted Choi his release from Triple-A Syracuse, making him an unconditional free agent. This development marked the end of Choi's tenure with the Mets organization.

The game, although shortened by unfortunate circumstances, showcased resilience and skill from both teams. The Syracuse Mets emerged as the winners, taking the victory in a contest overshadowed by concern for Payton Henry's well-being. The thoughts and wishes of fans and players from both teams remain with Henry as he continues his recovery.