Plate umpire Chris Guccione exits Orioles-Guardians game after taking foul tip
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Plate umpire Chris Guccione exited Monday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Guardians during the top of the second inning. The injury occurred after Guccione was struck in the mask by a foul ball off the bat of Angel Martínez. The crew chief remained on the field briefly for an evaluation before walking off to applause from the crowd in Baltimore. Following a delay, first base umpire James Jean transitioned to the plate to work the remainder of the game. The contest continued with a three-man crew. Guccione joined the major league staff in 2009 and has officiated World Series games in 2016 and 2020.
- •Chris Guccione left the game in the top of the second inning.
- •Angel Martínez hit the foul ball that struck the umpire's mask.
- •First base umpire James Jean moved behind the plate to continue officiating.
- •The game resumed with a three-man crew after a short delay.
- •Guccione has served on the major league staff since 2009.
- 7:38 PMESPN MLB — Ump Guccione hit in mask by foul tip, exits game
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Plate umpire Chris Guccione leaves Orioles-Guardians game after being hit in the mask by a foul tip
"Plate umpire Chris Guccione left Monday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians after being hit on the mask by a foul tip in the top of the second inning. Guccione, who was also the crew chief, was hit by Angel Martínez's foul ball. After a short delay, first base umpire James Jean took over behind the plate and the game continued with three umps.
"Plate umpire Chris Guccione left Monday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians after being hit on the mask by a foul tip in the top of the second inning.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 7, 2026, 7:38 PMUmp Guccione hit in mask by foul tip, exits game
Plate umpire Chris Guccione left Monday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians after being hit on the mask by a foul tip in the top of the second inning.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:13 PMPlate umpire Chris Guccione leaves Orioles-Guardians game after being hit in the mask by a foul tip
Plate umpire Chris Guccione left Monday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians after being hit on the mask by a foul tip in the top of the second inning. Guccione, who was also the crew chief, was hit by Angel Martínez's foul ball. After a short delay, first base umpire James Jean took over behind the plate and the game continued with three umps.
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