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A controversial play by the Orioles' Coby Mayo against the White Sox resulted in a bench-clearing incident, and Mayo's actions drew criticism from fans online.
In his 22nd career game, the top-100 prospect finally plated a run with an RBI single to score Ryan O'Hearn from second base in the fourth inning. However, the play went sour when Chicago White Sox third baseman Josh Rojas cut off a throw from left fielder Joshua Palacios and caught Mayo trying to sneak into second base.
The Baltimore Orioles recalled one of their top prospects, Coby Mayo, before their Saturday afternoon game against the Chicago White Sox. Mayo, in his 22nd career MLB game, finally got his first RBI on a fourth-inning line drive to left field.
As the Orioles circle the drain, it feels likely they will be sellers at the July 31 trade deadline. That statement is shocking for a team that entered the season with playoff and World Series aspirations.
The Orioles have 12 players on the injured list, with Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins being the most recent additions. "With whatever we have, whoever we have, we've got to go give our best effort and try to win the game,
Benches cleared in the fourth inning of Baltimore’s 4-2 win after a collision between Orioles utility player Coby Mayo and White Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa. Mayo, who hit a single into left field and got caught in a rundown after rounding first, crashed into Sosa when trying to run back to second base.
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The Baltimore Orioles are hopeful to get several players back from injury soon. It has been a frustrating season in Baltimore.