blogs.jsonline.com - 8/19/2008
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The only negative to the Brewers' 9-3 victory over Houston tonight was that leftfielder Ryan Braun couldn't make it through nine innings in his second start since missing six games with an intercostal strain near his lower ribcage.
After striking out swinging to end the sixth inning, Braun lowered his head in obvious discomfort, walked to the dugout and back to the clubhouse. He was ...
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Rotoprofessor —
... Tom Haudricourt of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (click here for the post) Ryan Braun left last night’s Brewers’ game with discomfort. He said, “After striking out swinging to end the sixth inning, Braun lowered his head in obvious discomfort, walked to the dugout and back to the clubhouse”. Braun recently returned to the line-up after suffering from an intercostal strain and it certainly would appear likely that he is going to miss some more time. Owners have got to be extremely nervous that the DL could now be on the horizon. ...
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Brew Crew Ball —
... Ryan Braun left last night's game after aggravating his intercostal strain swinging and missing. After the game, Braun downplayed the severity of the injury...I guess we'll see. ...
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FOXSports.com News for MLB 8/19/2008
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun left the game Monday night against the Houston Astros after apparently re-injuring his back following a swing.
Braun had missed seven starts last week with what the team called tightness in his lower back. He pinch hit ...