Playing a key series against a fellow National League division leader in the Atlanta Braves, the Milwaukee Brewers got a bad break in the fourth inning of their game on Tuesday night.
Starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo injured his leg while trying to field a chopper back to the mound and was forced to exit early.
As reported by Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Long discussion on mound with trainer Dan Wright, manager Ron Roenicke, pitching coach Rick Kranitz. Now Gallardo is coming out.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) May 21, 2014
Replays showed Gallardo's left foot slipping on the mound as he tried to leap and catch that high chopper. Was in awkward position.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) May 21, 2014
The Brewers had to tap into their bullpen, which has been a stellar group so far this season, to get them through the bulk of the game. Gallardo has pitched well this season, entering this start with a 2-2 record and a solid 3.07 ERA.
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As Joe Morgan of MLB.com notes, the injury ended an impressive streak for Gallardo. Entering Tuesday’s start he had gone at least 5 2/3 innings in 17 straight starts. With that behind him, the Brewers will just hope that Gallardo is able to be back on the mound for his next scheduled start.