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Umpire exits Giants-Guardians game after foul ball hits mask

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Umpire exits Giants-Guardians game after foul ball hits mask

Summary

Home plate umpire Jordan Baker left the San Francisco Giants game against the Cleveland Guardians before the top of the fifth inning on August 18, 2026, due to concussion symptoms. Baker was struck by a foul ball off the mask during an at-bat in the second inning. After remaining in the game for two additional innings, he was evaluated by trainers before being replaced. MLB stated that Baker is being assessed under concussion protocols, and the status for the remainder of the series will be determined overnight. The game experienced a 12-minute delay while Rob Drake took over as home plate umpire after Baker’s departure.

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Key Details

•Jordan Baker exited the game before the fifth inning.
•He was assessed for concussion symptoms after a foul ball.
•Game delayed for 12 minutes for umpire change.
•Rob Drake replaced Baker as home plate umpire.
•Baker's status for the remainder of the series is pending.

Latest Updates

2:01 AMESPN MLB — Umpire exits at Cleveland after foul ball hits mask
12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Umpire Jordan Baker out of Giants-Guards game due to concussion symptoms after foul ball hits mask

What they're saying

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Home plate umpire Jordan Baker came out before the top of the fifth inning of the San Francisco Giants game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night due to concussion symptoms after taking a foul ball off the mask earlier in the game. Major League Baseball said in a statement that Baker is being evaluated under its concussion protocols. Baker took a foul ball off the mask during an at-bat by San Francisco's Andrew Knizner during the second inning.
— Yahoo Sports