Orioles ace John Means exits with injury in first inning vs. Indians

Orioles ace John Means left Saturday’s start against the Cleveland Indians five batters into the game with an apparent injury.

Means, who took the mound among the American League leaders in several categories, surrendered home runs to two of the first four batters he faced, the fourth straight outing he has allowed multiple homers.

After Eddie Rosario followed with a single on Means’ 29th pitch of the first inning, pitching coach Chris Holt visited Means on the mound, and manager Brandon Hyde and head athletic trainer Brian Ebel came soon after. A brief discussion preceded Means walking off the field with Ebel.

Means had pitched at least five innings in 10 of his 11 starts, including a May 5…