Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers' starting pitcher, Dustin May, was hit by a line drive in his opener against the New York Mets on Wednesday night. The 106 mph pitch thrown by Met A.J. Ewing struck May in the upper back during his attempt to evade the collision. May grimaced and bent forward, feeling the impact around his right shoulder blade and armpit.

He expressed initial discomfort but was determined to continue. After a brief assessment, May threw a few warmup pitches, raising his arm and shaking his right hand between tosses. The team's manager, Pat Murphy, and an athletic trainer observed May closely before he left the mound. May still hopes to start his next scheduled game, but his decision will depend on how he feels during Thursday's practices. Left-hander Robert Gasser replaced May and secured victory with 5 1/3 innings of one-run pitching.