Brewers All-Star Yelich placed on IL, will see specialist to determine if back surgery is needed
CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers were bracing for the possibility that Christian Yelich misses significant time after placing the All-Star outfielder on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of inflammation in his lower back.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers were bracing for the possibility that Christian Yelich misses significant time after placing the All-Star outfielder on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of inflammation in his lower back.
Yelich is scheduled to see a spine specialist on Thursday to figure out his next steps, including whether he needs season-ending surgery.
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Ian Happ hit a home run as six Chicago Cubs pitchers combined efforts to secure a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers
Ian Happ hit a solo home run, and six Chicago pitchers combined to limit the Milwaukee Brewers to five hits in a 3-1 victory on Monday night.
Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs held off the NL Central-leading Brewers, ending their three-game winning streak.
Willy Adames hit his team-leading 16th home run for the Brewers in the eighth inning to score their only run.
Chicago starter Javier Assad struggled with control, walking six batters but allowing only one hit in 3 1/3 innings before leaving due to a right forearm strain. Despite the walks, he kept the Brewers scoreless.
“We had too many walks, but we managed to survive,” said Cubs manager Craig Counsell.