Key facts
- San Diego infielder Xander Bogaerts was hit on the left side of his helmet by a 93.5-mph pitch.
- Orioles starter Trey Gibson threw the pitch that struck Bogaerts.
- Bogaerts remained in the game after the incident.
- Bogaerts later scored a run for San Diego, extending their lead to 6-2.
- Gibson was removed from the game by the Orioles after hitting Bogaerts.
San Diego infielder Xander Bogaerts was hit on the left side of his helmet by a 93.5-mph pitch from Orioles starter Trey Gibson in the fifth inning on Saturday. The impact caused his helmet to fly off, and Bogaerts remained on the ground briefly before being examined. He was able to continue playing and went on to score a run, extending San Diego's lead to 6-2. Gibson was removed from the game by the Orioles following the incident. Bogaerts has a season batting average of .245 with seven home runs and nine stolen bases over 52 games.