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InjuryBALAug 30, 2026, 6:42 PM EDTSignal confidence 85%

Alonso exits game after taking pitch off helmet brim

The Orioles first baseman was hit in the helmet area by a pitch and did not return, creating uncertainty about his availability.

Posterior generated visual for Baltimore Orioles: Alonso exits game after taking pitch off helmet brim

Pete Alonso was struck by a pitch on the brim of his helmet during a game and subsequently left without returning. Head and neck area HBP incidents are treated with heightened caution under MLB concussion protocols. His status going forward is uncertain until the Orioles provide an official update. Fantasy and betting implications are significant given his role as a middle-of-the-order bat.

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Orioles: Alonso exits game after taking pitch off helmet brim