Brewers' Chourio Avoids Injury, Team Wins 5-4 in Extras
Chourio's Health Scare
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio exited Tuesday's game against the Reds after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning. The incident initially raised concerns about a potential major injury, but Chourio was able to walk off the field under his own power.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell said after the game that Chourio was taken to a local hospital for precautionary X-rays, which came back negative. Chourio is expected to be day-to-day with a contusion.
Brewers' Victory
Despite the scare involving Chourio, the Brewers went on to defeat the Reds 5-4 in 10 innings. Andrew McCutchen's RBI single in the top of the 10th inning proved to be the game-winning hit.
The Brewers' bullpen pitched five scoreless innings after starter Brandon Woodruff allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings. Brad Boxberger (3-3) earned the win, while Hunter Strickland (0-4) took the loss.
Stat Highlights
- Chourio finished 0-for-3 before exiting the game.
- McCutchen went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
- Woodruff allowed eight hits and two walks while striking out five.
- The Brewers improved to 24-22 on the season, while the Reds fell to 17-29.
Significance
The Brewers' win snapped a two-game losing streak and moved them within two games of the first-place Cubs in the NL Central. The Reds have now lost seven consecutive games.
The health of Chourio, who is considered one of the top prospects in baseball, is a major concern for the Brewers. The team will hope that the contusion does not keep him out of action for an extended period of time.
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