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Brewers' Brandon Sproat exits start against Guardians with right hamstring cramp
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat exited Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning due to a right hamstring cramp. The injury occurred after Sproat allowed a grand slam to Daniel Schneemann earlier in the inning, with reliever Chad Patrick taking over on the mound.
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Who
Brandon Sproat
What
Brandon Sproat left the game due to right hamstring cramp
When
Wednesday night
Where
Milwaukee
- Brandon Sproat left the game due to right hamstring cramp
- Daniel Schneemann hit a grand slam
- Chad Patrick replaced Sproat
- Sproat retired nine straight batters in first three innings
- Brewers acquired Sproat in January trade with Mets
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left Wednesday night's game against the Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning due to a right hamstring cramp. The injury occurred after Sproat threw an 0-1 pitch for a ball to Steven Kwan, prompting Brewers head athletic trainer Brad Epstein to check on him at the mound. Chad Patrick replaced Sproat in the bullpen.
Sproat's departure came after a difficult stretch in the fourth inning. After retiring nine consecutive batters over the first three innings while Milwaukee built a 5-0 lead, Sproat allowed two walks and a single to the first three batters he faced in the fourth. Following a strikeout by Rhys Hoskins, Daniel Schneemann hit a grand slam on a 2-2 pitch over the right-field wall. Sproat recovered to retire David Fry on a pop fly before the hamstring cramp forced his exit.
Sproat was acquired by the Brewers in a January trade that sent two-time All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. In his first full season in the major leagues, Sproat carries a record of 1-4 with a 5.94 ERA.
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Why This Matters
Sproat's early exit due to injury is significant for the Brewers' pitching depth and playoff positioning. As a key acquisition from the Freddy Peralta trade, his health directly impacts Milwaukee's rotation strength. The timing of the cramp after giving up a grand slam also highlights the pressure and physical toll on starting pitchers during critical games, which could influence the team's decision-making regarding pitcher usage and recovery protocols going forward.
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