Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Orioles' Blaze Alexander Fractures Hand on 95.5 mph Pitch

7/14/2026

29 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Blaze Alexander (27) fractured his left hand when a 95.5 mph fastball from Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg struck him.
He was 2-for-2 with a .312 average and .807 OPS at the time.
Manager Craig Albernaz called the injury a “gut punch” and said Alexander will see a doctor during the All-Star break.
The Orioles still won 8-2, sweeping the Royals after Samuel Basallo’s seventh-inning home run.

1 of 1

Story summary

Blaze Alexander (27) fractured his left hand when a 95.5 mph fastball from Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg struck him.
He was 2-for-2 with a .312 average and .807 OPS at the time.
Manager Craig Albernaz called the injury a “gut punch” and said Alexander will see a doctor during the All-Star break.
The Orioles still won 8-2, sweeping the Royals after Samuel Basallo’s seventh-inning home run.