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Royals Reliever Fractures Alexander's Hand Amid Losing Streak

7/13/2026

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Baltimore’s Blaze Alexander fractured his left hand after a 95-mph pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg on Sunday.
He finished 2-for-2 with two runs, a walk, a .312 average, four homers and 29 RBIs.
Erceg said the pitch was unintentional, apologized and referenced his ERA during the Royals’ 21-loss stretch.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro expressed frustration, disappointment and anger after a five-game skid that left the team 38-59.

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Baltimore’s Blaze Alexander fractured his left hand after a 95-mph pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg on Sunday.
He finished 2-for-2 with two runs, a walk, a .312 average, four homers and 29 RBIs.
Erceg said the pitch was unintentional, apologized and referenced his ERA during the Royals’ 21-loss stretch.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro expressed frustration, disappointment and anger after a five-game skid that left the team 38-59.