Eric Sogard Trips Over Broken Bat During Athletics-Astros Game (VIDEO)

WATCH: Broken Bat Takes Out Shortstop

Oakland A's shortstop Eric Sogard was able to keep his focus in the line of fire on Thursday.

During the seventh inning, Astros outfielder Chris Carter smacked a soft line drive right to the shortstop. But as the ball ricocheted off his barrel, Carter's bat shattered into pieces. Sogard caught the ball, but fell over afterwards when a piece of the bat caught him in the leg.

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