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Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Is OK After Taking a Line Drive Off His Face
Jeremiah Jackson’s sixth-inning grand slam sparked Baltimore’s comeback after Craig Albernaz was hit in the face and treated by medical staff.
- On Monday, April 13, 2026, Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a line drive foul ball during the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Camden Yards.
- A 70.6 mph line drive from second baseman Jeremiah Jackson entered the dugout, forcing Albernaz to seek immediate medical treatment in the clubhouse before returning later.
- Jackson hit a grand slam one inning later that helped the Orioles overcome a six-run deficit in their 9-7 win, then embraced his manager in the dugout afterward.
- Bench coach Donnie Ecker told reporters that Albernaz is doing well but will get a scan as a precaution, stating "It really speaks to what Alby means here."
- Limited protection in dugouts continues to pose safety risks, as this incident underscores the vulnerability of staff seated near the railing during live baseball action.
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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is OK after taking a line drive off his face
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a line drive, then returned after receiving treatment to embrace the guy who sent the baseball whistling into the dugout.
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