Worker dies in Dodger Stadium press box

Worker dies in press box at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES — A service worker died Tuesday in the press box at Dodger Stadium, a day before the start of the NL playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dodgers spokesman Josh Rawitch identified the man as John Foster, a 51-year-old employee of Farmer Brothers Coffee. He had been in the press box servicing the coffee machine.

The cause of death was not immediately released.

“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Foster, as our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time,” the Dodgers and Levy Restaurants said in a joint statement.

The Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals were working out on the field when Foster died. The press box was cleared of reporters until the Los Angeles County coroner arrived to remove the body.