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Christian Yelich exits Brewers-Phillies game with right hand contusion

Struck by a pitch in the first inning, the outfielder's hand injury abruptly halted his eight-game hot streak, putting his roster status in doubt.

May 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Christian Yelich was hit by a Ranger Suarez pitch in the first inning and diagnosed with a right hand contusion.
  • He remained in the game to run after the HBP but was replaced in the batting order by Eric Haase in the third inning.
  • Over his previous eight games, Yelich went 17 for 36 (.472) with five homers, 10 runs, 13 RBIs and two steals.
  • That surge boosted his season slash line from .184/.276/.324 to .233/.314/.423.
  • The Brewers have not yet announced whether he will be placed on the 10-day injured list.