Los Angeles’ first baseman Max Muncy left the field in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 5-1 defeat at Milwaukee after a 1-2 pitch struck his right wrist. Aaron Ashby delivered the ball, causing Muncy to grimace and limp toward first before being replaced by pinch‑runner Santiago Espinal. The incident came with two outs and a runner on second, ending any chance of a rally.

Muncy had gone 0‑for‑3 before the incident, failing to contribute to the Dodgers’ offense that has struggled to score against Milwaukee’s bullpen. He is batting .258 this season overall with 12 home runs and 19 RBIs, numbers that underline his role as a middle‑lineup power source. An X‑ray cleared any fracture, manager Dave Roberts confirmed.

The wrist injury removes a veteran slugger from the Dodgers’ lineup as they head into a crucial series against the Cubs, where depth at first base will be tested. Roberts will likely rely on backup players to fill the gap, and the club hopes the setback does not derail its push for a postseason berth as the NL West race tightens.