{
  "id": 7673339,
  "title": "Orioles’ Shane Baz exits after being hit in arm by line drive vs. Mets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/orioles-shane-baz-exits-after-being-hit-in-arm-by-line-drive-vs-mets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:18:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/15/orioles-shane-baz-exits-after-being-hit-in-arm-by-line-drive-vs-mets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore Orioles' Shane Baz retired from Tuesday's game against the New York Mets after sustaining an injury. The incident occurred in the fifth inning when Bo Bichette launched a line drive, striking Baz's right arm. The pitch, clocked at 105.1 mph, sent the ball sailing into shallow left field. Immediately upon impact, Baz adjusted his glove and right arm, seemingly trying to shield himself from further harm. His manager, Craig Albernaz, and a trainer attended to the pitcher, who attempted a warmup throw. However, he delivered it to the backstop instead. Recognizing the severity of the situation, Baz left the game voluntarily, walking off the mound and into the dugout. He had thrown seven hits and struck out two before his exit. Trailing 3-2, Baz was relieved by Grant Wolfram, who swiftly picked off Bichette. This marks Baz's 30th start and 173rd innings for the Orioles. He shares the league lead for losses with Cleveland's Tanner Bibee, both with 15.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shane Baz exits game after being hit in arm by line drive.",
    "Ball struck his right arm at 105.1 mph in fifth inning.",
    "He voluntarily leaves, marking 30th start for Orioles."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The injury to Shane Baz, a key pitcher for the Orioles, leaves his status uncertain and may further erode the team's already struggling performance, as evidenced by their current 3-2 deficit.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}