Brewers Pitcher Dustin May Exits Game After Being Struck by Line Drive

In a startling turn of events, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May exited Wednesday's game after being struck by a line drive on his first pitch. The incident occurred when A.J. Ewing led off for the Mets, hitting a 106 mph shot that caught May in the shoulder.

Despite attempting to continue, May was unable to throw effectively after the incident, prompting Brewers manager Pat Murphy to pull him before the second batter stepped up to the plate. The team later confirmed that May sustained a "right scapula contusion."

The Brewers had recently acquired May at the trade deadline, hoping to bolster their pitching rotation for the postseason. However, his performance has been underwhelming, with a 6.00 ERA in three starts since joining the team. Overall, he holds a 6-8 record and a 4.57 ERA across 24 starts this season, with a FIP of 3.36 indicating he has performed better than his ERA suggests.

As the Brewers entered the game with the best record in baseball and a tight division lead over the Cubs, the injury to May raises concerns about their pitching depth. The team had brought him in as a reliable option for critical games in October, making this setback particularly troubling.