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Blaze Alexander fractures hand in benches-clearing incident during Orioles game

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:53 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Blaze Alexander fractures hand in benches-clearing incident during Orioles game

Summary

Blaze Alexander suffered a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch during the Baltimore Orioles' 8-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals on July 12, 2026. The incident sparked a benches-clearing altercation in the seventh inning. Manager Craig Albernaz confirmed the injury, though no timeline for Alexander's return has been announced. Despite the setback, the Orioles secured their fourth consecutive win, improving their record to 46-51.

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By the Numbers

•Blaze Alexander fractured his hand after being hit by a pitch.
•The benches cleared but the game resumed quickly.
•Alexander is hitting.312 with four home runs this season.
•The Orioles won 8-2 against the Royals on July 12, 2026.
•Baltimore is tied for last in the AL East, more than 10 games back.

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11:24 PMESPN — Orioles' Alexander hit by pitch, has fractured han...
9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Blaze Alexander suffers hand fracture after hit by pitch that sparked benches-clearing incident in win vs. Royals

What they're saying

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Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a nondisplaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday, manager Craig Albernaz said.
— ESPN