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Pitcher Hit By Line Drive on First Pitch!
27 Aug
Summary
- Pitcher Dustin May left game after being hit by liner.
- Line drive clocked at 106 mph struck pitcher's upper back.
- May was replaced by reliever Robert Gasser after injury.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May departed from his game against the New York Mets during the first inning on Wednesday night. This abrupt exit occurred after May was struck by a line drive off the bat of A.J. Ewing on the initial pitch of his start.
The batted ball, traveling at 106 mph, ricocheted off May's upper back. He showed visible discomfort, bending forward and favoring the area near his right shoulder blade and armpit. Following a consultation with the manager and an athletic trainer, May attempted to warm up but was ultimately unable to continue.
Robert Gasser, a left-handed pitcher, entered the game in relief of May. Gasser successfully retired the next two batters, ending the first inning without further incident.
