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Orioles manager playfully puts on a mask in the dugout to protect himself from foul balls
Albernaz wore a glove and catcher’s mask after a foul ball nearly reached the Orioles dugout, weeks after a broken jaw.
- On Sunday, Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz donned a catcher's mask in the dugout after Pete Alonso hit a foul ball that nearly struck him.
- Recovering from a broken jaw sustained last month, Albernaz prioritized face protection during the game against the Athletics to prevent further injury.
- Encouraged by Athletics manager Mark Kotsay, Albernaz said, "Alonso hit a ball that pretty much was really close to me, and almost hit me."
- The Orioles defeated the Athletics 2-1, securing victory despite the dugout distraction during Sunday's matchup.
- Dylan Beavers drove in the winning run in the sixth inning, allowing the Orioles to avoid a sweep against the Athletics.
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Orioles manager playfully puts on a mask in the dugout to protect himself from foul balls
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is willing to go to great lengths to protect his face now. Albernaz ended up with a broken jaw last month when he was hit by a foul ball.
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