Max Muncy Leaves Brewers Game Early After Hit by Pitch
Max Muncy, the third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, left a game against the Milwaukee Brewers after being hit by a pitch. The incident occurred in the eighth inning, causing Muncy to experience pain in his wrist. Santiago Espinal replaced him as a pinch runner and took over at third base.
- ▪Max Muncy was hit by a pitch from Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby.
- ▪The injury occurred in the top of the eighth inning with two outs.
- ▪Muncy has a history of wrist injuries, including a minor crack in 2019.
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