Brewers’ Brian Anderson emotional after his foul ball injures teammate Willy Adames

By | May 26, 2023
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Things took a turn for the worst during Friday night’s game between the Giants and Brewers in Milwaukee.

In the bottom of the second inning, Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson sliced a foul ball into the Milwaukee dugout. Within seconds, there was concern from Anderson and everyone inside American Family Field: the ball had struck shortstop Willy Adames, who had been standing on the top step. 

Adames wound up seated on the bench and receiving attention from the training staff. His injury stopped play. A few minutes later, he was able to walk to the clubhouse.

Here’s how the incident looked on the Giants’ broadcast:

Before knowing Adames’ condition, Anderson had to continue his at-bat — while dealing with a lot of emotion. 

Those feelings weren’t exclusive to just Anderson.

In the top of the third, the normally defensively sound Brewers unraveled amid uncertainty about Adames. Milwaukee committed two errors and surrendered seven runs in the inning, knocking starter Freddy Peralta out of the game. The Brewers trailed 10-1 by the time the inning ended. 

The Brewers would go on to lose 15-1. 

Willy Adames injury update

Brewers general manger Matt Arnold said on the Milwaukee television broadcast that Adames left the stadium for further evaluation and testing. Adames was said to be alert and moving under his own power. 

Manager Craig Counsell then provided a postgame update. He said that Adames did not suffer any fractures and was alert the entire time. Counsell added that the shortstop would remain hospitalized overnight and be placed on the injured list Saturday.

Willy Adames will remain hospitalized overnight but “he was alert and responsive the whole time,” Craig Counsell said. No fractures. He will be placed on the IL tomorrow.

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) May 27, 2023

Reaction in support of Anderson and Adames poured in from social media. 

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