Overview

• The benches and bullpens cleared in the fourth inning after Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad collided with Yankees second baseman Pablo Reyes during a steal attempt at Camden Yards.
• The incident, stemming from a high throw by Yankees catcher Austin Wells, saw Reyes land on Kjerstad’s head as he leapt for the ball.
• Both players exchanged words, prompting players from both teams to rush onto the field, but no punches were thrown, and no ejections were made.
• This marks the second benches-clearing incident involving Kjerstad and the Yankees, following a similar fracas in 2024 when Kjerstad was hit by a pitch.
• The Orioles held on for a narrow 5-4 win, securing the series victory and delivering a morale boost after a challenging start to the season.