Jackson’s Two Homers, Alonso’s Clutch Hit Propel Wild 9-7 Victory

Jeremiah Jackson delivered a night he will not forget. He also endured one moment he will want to erase.

Moment in the fifth

Jackson’s line drive struck Craig Albernaz on the side of the head in the fifth inning. Albernaz stood on the top step of the dugout and was led down the tunnel.

Medical staff evaluated him on-site. The team said it will provide further information.

Jackson’s performance

Jackson remained in the game and reached on an infield single after the incident. He then drove a bases-loaded pitch for his first career grand slam in the sixth.

In the eighth, he added a homer into the bullpen for his first career multi-homer game. Jackson’s two homers provided late insurance in the comeback.

Key offensive sequences

Gunnar Henderson supplied the club’s lone hit through four innings with an RBI triple in the third. Blaze Alexander scored on that play.

In the sixth, Pete Alonso led off with a double. Dylan Beavers followed with a one-out single, and Alonso later scored on Leody Taveras’ bloop single.

Colton Cowser drew a walk before Jackson crushed a slider 406 feet to left field. Alonso later hit a two-run shot off Jonathan Loáisiga in the eighth.

Alonso’s celebration was loud and animated after the homer over the Bird Bath. Fans and teammates responded to the moment.

Final result and context

The game ended in a 9-7 victory before an announced crowd of 10,289 at Camden Yards. The result improved the team’s record to 9-7.

The win marked a recovery from a 3-6 stretch after a sweep in Pittsburgh. Jackson’s contributions were central to the rally.

Alonso’s clutch hit helped spur the comeback and secure the 9-7 victory.

Starting pitching and relief

Dean Kremer began the night after being recalled earlier that day. He threw his first major league pitch of 2026 and struck out nine while walking none.

Kremer allowed three homers, matching a career high. He gave up two earned runs and four total across five innings with six hits.

Albert Suárez replaced Kremer and surrendered a three-run homer to Nolan Arenado in the sixth. That blow extended the opponent’s lead to 7-1.

Opponent power and strike rates

• Ketel Marte launched a 443-foot homer onto Eutaw Street on Kremer’s first pitch of the night.
• Marte added a second homer of 405 feet later in the game.
• Kremer recorded 30 strikes on 40 pitches early and 43 of 57 through four innings.

Bullpen notes

Rico Garcia tossed a scoreless, hitless eighth. It was his eighth such appearance to start the season.

Closer Ryan Helsley earned his fifth save. It was also his first clean save in seven chances.

Defense, roster moves and injuries

The club listed 13 players on the injured list entering the game. Adley Rutschman went on the 10-day IL.

Ryan Mountcastle was placed on the 60-day IL. Tyler O’Neill entered the seven-day concussion IL.

Craig Albernaz, besides being struck, had to manage bench decisions. He considered Coby Mayo, Maverick Handley, Johnathan Rodríguez and Weston Wilson for the roster spot.

Albernaz praised Jackson’s transition to second base. He noted Jackson’s improved first step and double-play work with coach Miguel Cairo.

Other notable moments

Blaze Alexander reached on catcher’s interference to end a 10-pitch at-bat. A challenge on a fly ball down the right-field line was ruled foul and upheld.

Henderson has seven RBIs over his last seven games. He provided the team’s first triple this season.

Jen Pawol, who became the first female umpire in the majors last year, worked third base. It was her first game at Camden Yards.

Reporting for Filmogaz.com.