Xander Bogaerts hit by pitch but continues play for San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Xander Bogaerts of San Diego was struck on the helmet by a 93.5-mph pitch from Baltimore pitcher Trey Gibson in the fifth inning of their ongoing game on June 13, 2026. After the hit, Bogaerts remained on the ground briefly but was examined and stayed in the game. He subsequently reached first base and later scored, contributing to the Padres' current lead of 6-2. Gibson was removed from the game following the incident as well.
- •Bogaerts hit on the left side of the head by a pitch.
- •The ball knocked his helmet off.
- •He remained in the game and went to first base.
- •Bogaerts scored, aiding San Diego's lead.
- •Gibson was taken out of the game after the pitch.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — San Diego's Bogaerts hit on the helmet by a pitch, but he stays in the game against Baltimore
"San Diego infielder Xander Bogaerts was hit on the helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning against Baltimore on Saturday but remained in the game. Bogaerts was struck on the left side of the head by a 93.5-mph pitch by Orioles starter Trey Gibson. The ball hit his helmet, which went flying off his head, and Bogaerts stayed on the ground for a bit.
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