{"id":73186,"date":"2024-05-14T00:57:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T04:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=73186"},"modified":"2024-05-14T00:57:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T04:57:37","slug":"rhys-hoskins-hamstring-injury-brewers-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/14\/rhys-hoskins-hamstring-injury-brewers-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhys Hoskins Hamstring Injury Doubles Pain of Brewers Loss to Pirates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MILWAUKEE \u2014 After their comeback bid fell short Monday night in an 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Milwaukee Brewers turned their attention to a potentially more significant loss: their first baseman. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hoskirh01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rhys Hoskins<\/a>\u2019 status is uncertain after suffering an apparent hamstring injury trying to go for second on his first-inning single.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was thinking (double) out of the box, just because of where the ball was placed. I just got into my turn and felt a grab in the hamstring,\u201d Hoskins said. \u201cI\u2019ve kind of learned over the years to not push soft-tissue stuff like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pinch-runner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/perkibl01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Perkins<\/a> replaced Hoskins, who will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday morning. &#8220;We&#8217;ll just kind of have to see where we&#8217;re at (Tuesday),&#8221; Hoskins said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rhys Hoskins was removed from tonight&#8217;s game in the second inning after pulling up to first base <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Cc2K1cnhga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Cc2K1cnhga<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Talkin\u2019 Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkinBaseball_\/status\/1790178312045703313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Rhys Hoskins&#8217; Hamstring Injury Doubles Pain of Brewers Loss<\/h2>\n<p>Rhys Hoskins missed all of last season due to a torn ACL in his left knee so if there\u2019s a bright side, it\u2019s that this hamstring injury is unrelated to that one. Still, as manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/murphpa99.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pat Murphy<\/a> pointed out, \u201cusually, hamstrings are not better in a few days,\u201d and luck hasn\u2019t been on the Brewers\u2019 side when it comes to injuries this season. \u201cThat\u2019s a big blow,\u201d Murphy said. \u201cHe\u2019s one of our leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hoskins, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract with Milwaukee in January, was really <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/12\/rhys-hoskins-major-impact-brewers\/\" target=\"_self\">paying off<\/a> for the Brewers to start this season. He came into the game Monday batting .233 with nine homers, 27 RBI, and an .814 OPS. He had hit three homers in his last five games, including a three-run, seventh-inning blast Friday night that gave Milwaukee a 5-3 comeback victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s given us a ton,\u201d right-hander <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/reaco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colin Rea<\/a> said. \u201cHe\u2019s just a professional. He comes in every day ready to play and gives us good at-bats and great effort every single day. It would be a huge blow so hopefully he\u2019s alright.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Bauers Stays Hot<\/h3>\n<p>Hoskins\u2019 injury could mean more consistent playing time for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bauerja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Bauers<\/a>, who got the Brewers within a run of the Pirates with an eighth-inning grand slam off Pittsburgh left-hander <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=flemijo01,flemin004jos&amp;search=Josh+Fleming&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Fleming<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>His first career grand slam helped put a positive spin on what had been a bit of a frustrating night for Bauers, who had smoked balls in all three of his previous at-bats \u2014 including a pair at 106 MPH \u2014 but only had a single to show for it until that point.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was really good tonight,\u201d Murphy said. \u201cI\u2019m really happy for him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bauers has been one of Milwaukee\u2019s best offensive threats of late. He came into Monday\u2019s game slashing .344\/.462\/.625 with a double, triple, home run, nine RBI, and a 1.087 OPS over his last 12 games after batting just .177 over his first 16 games.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the turnaround can be attributed to getting more consistent playing time. However, Bauers also made some modifications to his swing, most notably by ditching a leg kick in favor of a toe-tap that Bauers said leads to \u201cless movement, less sway back when I\u2019m loading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I\u2019m just instantly in a better spot,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Milwaukee acquired Bauers, 28, last November in a trade with the New York Yankees. They made the deal intending at the time to make him the everyday first baseman after non-tendering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tellero01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rowdy Tellez<\/a>. The plan changed slightly when the Brewers signed Hoskins, but Bauers&#8217; ability to play the outfield adequately has helped the Brewers immensely, especially during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/yelicch01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Yelich<\/a>\u2019s month-long stint on the injured list with back soreness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis versatility, being able to play the outfield for us while (Yelich) was out allowed us to learn some things and gain some confidence (in him) and I think he felt that,\u201d Murphy said.<\/p>\n<h3>Roster Moves<\/h3>\n<p>The Brewers made a pair of roster moves before the game, reinstating right-hander <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/payamjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Payamps<\/a> from the bereavement list and optioning right-hander <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/junkja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Janson Junk<\/a> to Triple-A Nashville.<\/p>\n<p>In an unrelated move, the Baltimore Orioles claimed current Brewers minor leaguer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/martico02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corbin Martin<\/a> off waivers.<\/p>\n<p>The Brewers claimed Martin, 28, off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks in April. He went 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA in nine appearances for Triple-A Nashville this season. Milwaukee recalled him on May 3 but optioned him back to Nashville a day later before he could appear in a game. The Brewers then designated him for assignment last Friday after acquiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=whitemi03,white-001mit&amp;search=Mitch+White&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitch White<\/a> from the Giants.<\/p>\n<h3>Up Next<\/h3>\n<p>Right-handers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rossjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Ross<\/a> (1-4, 4.75 ERA) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/priesqu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-14_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinn Priester<\/a> (0-3, 3.86 ERA) face off when the Brewers try to even the series Tuesday night at American Family Field. It will be Ross\u2019 second start against Pittsburgh this season. He allowed two runs (one earned) while striking out four over 5 1\/3 innings in a 4-2 loss at PNC Park last month.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MILWAUKEE \u2014 After their comeback bid fell short Monday night in an 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Milwaukee Brewers turned their attention to a potentially more significant loss: their first baseman. Rhys Hoskins\u2019 status is uncertain after suffering an apparent hamstring injury trying to go for second on his first-inning single. \u201cI was [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5129,"featured_media":73193,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"1","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27,1071,35],"tags":[404,2403,2497,28497,749,28496,2762,5678,21201,1654],"class_list":["post-73186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brewers","category-mlb","category-news","tag-christian-yelich","tag-corbin-martin","tag-jake-bauers","tag-janson-junk","tag-joe-ross","tag-joel-payamps","tag-mitch-keller","tag-mitch-white","tag-pat-murphy","tag-rhys-hoskins"],"modified_by":"Lewis Masella, Site Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5129"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73186"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73186\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}