Brewers Pitcher's Start Lasts Exactly 1 Pitch After Scary Moment

On Wednesday night, Milwaukee Brewers' starting pitcher Dustin May's game took an unexpected turn after just one pitch. The incident unfolded in the first inning when Mets center fielder A.J. Ewing connected with a 95.8 mph fastball, sending the ball back towards May. Despite turning his body to the left, May was struck in the back by the 106 mph ball, landing squarely on his right shoulder.

The Foul Territory podcast reported that the foul ball hit May's shoulder area, causing him to kneel on the grass in significant pain, even struggling to breathe due to his injury.

May attempted to continue pitching, visibly shaking his right hand and raising his arm during several pitches. However, his efforts proved futile, and he had to leave the game. While he shook his head in frustration, the crowd applauded him for his determination. Robert Gasser entered to finish the inning. This is the first time since July 2, 2021, when Pablo Lopez exited after a single pitch, according to the Associated Press.

Zach Braziller of the New York Post later confirmed that May did not suffer any significant injuries. The Brewers reported that he had sustained a right scapula contusion and that X-rays came back clear, though he was likely to bear the brunt of the impact with a noticeable bruise or knot.

Though May will likely deal with pain for some time, there is still time before the playoffs commence. The Brewers are leading the baseball league with an impressive 81-51 record as of Wednesday evening. They can look forward to a potential run for the pennant and a World Series title in October. It would be wise for May to utilize the remainder of September to recover and prepare for the intense stretch run.