Home plate umpire Jordan Baker leaves the San Francisco Giants–Cleveland Guardians game after a foul ball strikes his mask. Baker exits before the top of the fifth inning after being hit during an at-bat in the second inning by Andrew Knizner, an incident that prompts immediate attention and a delay.
The game is held up for about 12 minutes while stadium personnel adjust positions: Rob Drake, who was at third base, moves to home plate during the stoppage. Reports from both outlets describe the foul ball impact as the reason for Baker’s removal, with the game continuing after the officiating shift.
