MLB umpire Jim Joyce reportedly saved a woman's life Monday night by performing CPR when the woman, Diamondbacks food service employee Jayne Powers, went into cardiac arrest following a Levy Restaurants pregame briefing (via MLB.com).
The incident occurred approximately 90 minutes prior to the evening's scheduled Marlins vs. D-Backs contest when veteran umpire Joyce—who was scheduled to work home plate that night—and crew-mates Lance Barrett, Jim Reynolds and James Hoye were arriving at Chase Field.
While navigating the underground corridors en route to the umpires' dressing room, Joyce noticed a woman who had fallen to the ground and took immediate action.
After ensuring her head was adequately protected, Joyce noticed Powers had become limp, her breathing coming to a stop as what staff initially believe...
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