Pitcher Dustin May Exits Game After Being Struck by Line Drive
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May was hit by a 106 mph line drive on his first pitch of the game against the New York Mets and left due to a bruised right scapula.
Philadelphia, PA, August 26, 2026 —
Milwaukee, WI – A game was interrupted early Tuesday when Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May was struck by a powerful line drive, forcing his premature exit from the contest against the New York Mets.
The incident occurred on the very first pitch of the game. A hard-hit ball, measured at 106 miles per hour, made contact with May. Following the impact, May was unable to continue pitching.
Reports indicate that the pitcher was removed from the game as a precautionary measure due to what has been diagnosed as a bruised right scapula. The exact timeline for his return to play was not immediately available.
The severity of the injury and its potential impact on the remainder of the season for May and the Milwaukee Brewers will likely become clearer in the coming days as further assessments are made. The game proceeded after his departure, with a new pitcher taking the mound for the Brewers.
Details regarding the specific outcome of the game following May’s injury, or the player who hit the line drive, were not provided in the initial summary of the event.
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