Xander Bogaerts hit by pitch but continues play for San Diego
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 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.
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Beanball War Ensues With Baltimore After Bogaerts Hit By Pitch With A Helmet Shot
- 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.
"The San Diego Padres lost Xander Bogaerts after he was hit in the helmet with a fastball, and fireworks ensued.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 12:24 PMBeanball War Ensues With Baltimore After Bogaerts Hit By Pitch With A Helmet Shot
The San Diego Padres lost Xander Bogaerts after he was hit in the helmet with a fastball, and fireworks ensued.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:54 PMSan 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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