The Baltimore Orioles arrived at Fenway Park on Thursday with a 5-5 record over their last 10 games — average for most teams, but a dramatic improvement for the Birds. Who would have thought they’d be mowed down by a pitcher whose latest adjustment was to give up Fortnite?
When Red Sox starter David Price was scratched from his start last Wednesday and subsequently diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, many speculated that his love for the popular video game was the reason behind the ailment. Price denied this, but he also announced his plan to stop playing Fortnite at the ballpark, saying the habit had “already caused enough noise.