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Foul Ball Hits Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz in Face During Win

The team says he is doing OK with precautionary scans planned.

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Apr 13, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) hit a eighth inning home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is hit in the face by a foul ball on Monday, Image 2 shows Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is hit in the face by a foul ball on Monday, Image 3 shows Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz in the dugout

Overview

  • At Camden Yards on Monday, a 70.6-mph foul ball off Jeremiah Jackson struck manager Craig Albernaz in the cheek.
  • He left for treatment, briefly returned in the sixth to hug Jackson after a grand slam, then exited again and skipped the postgame media session.
  • Bench coach Donnie Ecker said Albernaz is doing good with precautionary scans planned and more details expected Tuesday.
  • Jackson later added a solo home run and finished 3-for-5 with five RBIs in Baltimore’s 9-7 comeback win.
  • The episode comes during an injury-heavy start for Baltimore, with multiple reports counting roughly a dozen Orioles on the injured list.