Benches clear in Orioles-Royals game after infielder exits with ‘gut-punch’ injury

MLB Benches clear in Orioles-Royals game after infielder exits with ‘gut-punch’ injury By Christian Arnold Published July 12, 2026, 10:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Blaze Alexander suffered a fractured left hand after he was hit by a pitch in the Orioles’ 8-2 win over the Royals, setting off a benches-clearing incident. No punches were thrown, but the third baseman ended up with a non-displaced fracture in his left hand, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz told reporters after the game. The Orioles skipper called the injury a “gut punch.” 3 Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander (23) reacts to getting hit by a pitch in front of Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz during the seventh inning.

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