 In a July 28, 2010, game between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners, Runge exited prior to the start of the third inning, after taking a foul tip off his mask during a Paul Konerko at-bat against Jason Vargas in the first inning.After over a month of not umpiring due to this injury, Runge returned to the field on September 2, 2010.Runge was on an extended hiatus from umpiring, from August 30, 2012 to July 2, 2013.