{
  "id": 7671112,
  "title": "Orioles pitcher Shane Baz leaves game against New York Mets after getting hit by line drive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/orioles-pitcher-shane-baz-leaves-game-against-new-york-mets-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:51:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/orioles-pitcher-shane-baz-leaves-005129401.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore Orioles' Shane Baz has been a stalwart for the team throughout the 2026 season, recording 30 starts to date. However, on September 15, 2026, the pitcher was forced to leave a game against the New York Mets after being struck by a line drive hit by Bo Bichette, which rebounded off his elbow. Although Baz immediately attended to his injury, he attempted a subsequent practice pitch that was uncontrolled. His performance this season has been marked by inconsistent run support, resulting in a 6-15 record and a 4.05 ERA. The Orioles' pitching rotation has been fluid, with various replacements joining the team, but Baz has remained a consistent presence. The Orioles, currently in fourth place, won their opening game of the series against the Mets on Monday, keeping them in contention for the final wild card spot. The homecoming for Pete Alonso, a former Met now playing for the Mets, was marked by a video tribute and enthusiastic crowd support.",
  "summary": "Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz leaves the September 15 game against the New York Mets in the fifth inning after being hit by a line drive.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/alonso-ties-it-in-9th-with-300th-homer-and-orioles-beat-mets-7-5-in",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:14:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alonso’s 300th homer, Mayo’s inside-the-parker lead wild O’s win in extras",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/alonsos-300th-homer-mayos-inside-the-parker-lead-wild-os-win-in-extras",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:45:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}