Orioles catcher James McCann hit in face with pitch, plays eight innings with bloodied nose, swollen eye

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Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann displayed remarkable toughness after being hit in the face by a fastball, continuing to play through injury. Despite a bloodied appearance and a suspected broken nose, he caught all nine innings in the game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Brandon Hyde praised McCann's resilience, and the team avoided a major injury crisis with their catching roster.

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Update At: 7/30/2024

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