Arrr! Orioles' Jorge Mateo be walkin' the plank after a strange mishap with his mate near the on-deck circle! Aye matey!
2024-06-03
Avast ye mateys! 'Twas a strange happenin' on Sunday as Baltimore Orioles' swashbuckler Jorge Mateo found himself in the clutches of the concussion protocol after a scallywag encounter with his shipmate Cedric Mullins. Aye, the seas be treacherous indeed!
In a bizarre turn of events, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins accidentally struck infielder Jorge Mateo in the back of the head with his bat while warming up in the on-deck circle. Mateo had to leave the game and enter concussion protocol, but Mullins reported seeing him in the clubhouse later and said he seemed okay. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde awaited further updates on Mateo's condition the following day.Despite the mishap, Mateo managed to single in his only at-bat against the Tampa Bay Rays, who ultimately defeated the Orioles 4-3. Mullins, on the other hand, made a spectacular catch but struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4. The Orioles, with a 37-20 record, are currently in second place in the American League East behind the New York Yankees.While Mateo is hitting .246 with three home runs this season, Mullins is batting .181 with six homers. The team is focused on Mateo's recovery and will continue to monitor his progress before their next game. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of sports and the importance of staying alert at all times.