Max Muncy Leaves Brewers Game Early After Hit by Pitch

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy left Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers early after being hit by a pitch. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby hit Muncy with a pitch in the top of the eighth inning with two outs and a runner on first base. Here is the pitch that hit Max Muncy in the hand/wrist area.

Could hear his pain right after. ? pic.

twitter. com/JCWUjHcNVZ — Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) May 23, 2026 Muncy was caught in what looks to be the wrist area and yellowed out in pain. He tried to stay in the game, but his hand would not stop shaking, and he made his way to the dugout.

In his place, Santiago Espinal took over as the pinch runner and slotted in right at third base, a position he can play well. May 20, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) throws out San Diego Padres right fielder Bryce Johnson (not pictured) at first base during the seventh inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Muncy, along with Andy Pages, has been the best player in the lineup through the first quarter of the season, really giving the offense a spark when it needed the production.