Pitcher Dean Kremer leaves Orioles’ 7-5 loss after being struck by comebacker

Third baseman Ramón Urías also exits the game early after rolling his ankle
DENVER — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde and head athletic trainer Brian Ebel immediately rushed to the field in the fourth inning Saturday night.

They’ve been through this a time or dozen this season. They understood the urgency as Dean Kremer was hit in the forearm with a 103.1 mph comebacker. Kremer winced as he showed Hyde and Ebel the baseball-size welt that immediately formed on his forearm.

Kremer was removed from the game without even attempting a warm-up pitch. X-rays were negative for a fracture, and he was diagnosed with a contusion. He will be evaluated again Sunday, and it’s not known if he will need a stint on the injured list as the Orioles need to wait to see how the swelling goes down.

A few innings later, Hyde and Ebel sprinted onto the field again. Ramón Urías — who had already been clipped in the nose by a pitch in the game — rolled his right ankle defending a stolen base attempt. He fell to the ground in pain but walked off the field on his own. He was on crutches after the game and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle, but he too will be evaluated further Sunday.