During the game between the Twins and the Orioles on Thursday, there was a tense moment.
In the third inning, Minnesota outfielder Byron Buxton hit a weak fly ball to shallow center field. As he and Carlos Correa went for it, they collided, impacting their heads but still managing to catch the ball.
Immediately following the incident, trainers assessed both players, and Correa left the game, making way for Jona Bride.
Buxton remained in briefly but exited in the fourth inning, with Thai France taking his place.
Both players ended up going through concussion protocols post-game.
“It was one of those fly balls right between them,” Minnesota’s acting manager Jace Tingler remarked to reporters. “And with the crowd, it can be tough to communicate, leading to their collision.”
“It’s always concerning when players hit their heads,” Tingler added, noting the evaluation took a few minutes, which is a difficult situation for any team.
Despite this, the Twins managed to secure a 4-0 victory against the Orioles, marking their 11th consecutive win, largely thanks to seven scoreless innings from starting pitcher Chris Padick, who expressed his support for his teammates.
Padick shared, “That play with Buck and Loss was scary. I really dislike seeing that. I hope they recover quickly.” He also mentioned the contributions from other players stepping up in their absence.
