Ryan Mountcastle Leaves Game After Being Hit by a Pitch
SARASOTA, Fla. – Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle left Wednesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit on the right hand by a pitch.Orioles manager Craig Albernaz told reporters that Mountcastle wanted to continue in the game, but felt pain in his hand. “They hit him with a baseball, so it feels like he was hit with a baseball,” Albernaz said. “They’re checking him out right now, so we’ll have more information.” Mountcastle played in 89 games for Baltimore last season, batting .250 with seven home runs, 18 doubles, and 35 RBIs. He missed two months in the middle of the season due to a hamstring strain. This year, he is competing for a regular position after the Orioles signed Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract in December.He wanted to stay in the game, but his hand hurt.
Craig Albernaz, Orioles manager
