Brewers Pitcher's Start Lasts Exactly 1 Pitch After Scary Moment
Summary
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May had to leave a game after his very first pitch because he was hit in the shoulder by a ball hit back at him. He suffered a bruise on his right shoulder but no broken bones.Key Facts
- Dustin May’s first pitch was hit back at him by New York Mets player A.J. Ewing at 106 mph.
- The ball struck May in his right shoulder (specifically the right scapula).
- May tried to continue pitching but could not due to pain and left the game.
- X-rays showed no broken bones; May has a scapula contusion (bruise).
- This was the first time a pitcher exited a game after one pitch since July 2021.
- The Brewers held the best record in baseball at 81 wins and 51 losses as of the game date.
- Robert Gasser replaced May to finish the inning.
- May will likely need time to heal before the important playoffs begin.
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