Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch
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Key Points:
- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets after throwing just one pitch, due to a bruised right scapula caused by a 106 mph line drive hit by A.J. Ewing.
- May was hit in the upper back, grimaced in pain, and was removed from the game as a precaution despite feeling no structural damage, with hopes to pitch in his next scheduled start depending on how he feels.
- Left-hander Robert Gasser replaced May and earned the win by pitching 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball in his first relief appearance in the major leagues.
- May, a key member of the Brewers' rotation acquired at the trade deadline, has a history of serious injuries including two Tommy John surgeries and a life-saving esophagus surgery in 2024.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed cautious optimism about May's availability for future starts, emphasizing player safety and the team's strong position in the NL Central race.
