Heston Kjerstad of the Baltimore Orioles was hit in the head by a pitch from the New York Yankees' Clay Holmes, leading to a bench-clearing incident. Kjerstad was subsequently placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. The incident occurred during the ninth inning of the game, sparking tensions between the two teams. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected after confronting the Yankees' dugout. Holmes expressed remorse for the pitch, emphasizing that he did not intend to hit Kjerstad in the head. Despite the heated exchange, both teams ultimately expressed concern for Kjerstad's well-being. The Orioles replaced Kjerstad in the lineup with Austin Hays and recalled Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk. The incident highlighted the dangers of high-speed pitches in baseball and the need for continued vigilance in player safety.