Orioles' Basallo exits game vs. Astros with shoulder discomfort

The Associated Press ·
CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 03: Catcher Samuel Basallo #29 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 03, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore Orioles rookie catcher Samuel Basallo left in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros because of right shoulder discomfort.

After catching the bottom of the first inning, Basallo grounded out to first base to begin the second. Sam Huff, whose contract was selected before the game, replaced Basallo behind the plate in the bottom of the second inning.

The 21-year-old Basallo is batting .241 with 16 home runs and 46 RBIs in his first full season in the majors.

Baltimore entered Sunday’s game on a season-high six-game winning streak.

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