Southeast Missouri State University's baseball team missed out on a chance for a three-game weekend sweep Sunday, but Indians' coach Mark Hogan was not very concerned about it.

Instead, the thoughts of Hogan and his squad were with Bradley freshman Ron Hensell, who underwent surgery in Cape Girardeau early Sunday to stop internal bleeding caused by a fractured skull.

Because of Hensell's situation, Sunday's scheduled game at Capaha Park was canceled. The Indians had swept a Saturday doubleheader from the Braves.

"The ballgame pales in comparison to this," said Hogan. "We wish the young man only the best and hopefully he'll be fine."

Hensell was struck in the head by an errant baseball prior to Saturday's doubleheader as the teams were taking batting practice in Houck Field House due to wet conditions at Capaha Field.

While standing outside of the batting cage, where a few of his teammates were taking batting practice, a batted ball apparently found its way through an opening and struck Hensell in the upper cheek or temple area.

Hensell was observed for a period of time by Bradley and Southeast trainers and eventually rejoined his teammates later in the day at Capaha Field, where he watched the games from the bench.

Still not feeling well later in the day, Hensell was advised to be examined by a doctor. After running a series of tests, it was decided that he undergo further examinations. Hensell was taken to Southeast Missouri Hospital where it was discovered that he had suffered a fracture of his skull that was causing internal bleeding.

Hensell underwent a four-hour surgery early Sunday morning to stop the internal bleeding. As of late Sunday, he was listed in serious but stable condition. He is expected to remain hospitalized in Cape Girardeau for at least a few days.

Hogan said he visited Hensell after Sunday's surgery, and the rest of the team planned to do the same.

"The thoughts and prayers of the entire Southeast baseball program are with the young man," Hogan said.

Southeast's next game will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. against Southern Illinois in Carbondale.