SportsMLBBaltimore Orioles Orioles’ Pete Alonso ‘fine’ after hit by pitch to helmet vs. Athletics Baltimore’s star first baseman appears to dodge serious injuryShare this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso was playing his 553rd consecutive game Sunday when he was removed following a hit by pitch. (Daniel Kucin Jr./AP) By Matt WeyrichPUBLISHED: August 30, 2026 at 6:36 PM EDT | UPDATED: August 30, 2026 at 8:44 PM EDTGetting your Trinity Audio player ready...Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso was struck in the helmet by a 95 mph fastball from A’s reliever Kade Morris on Sunday. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X