Braves, Reds, Padres Suffer Setbacks as Key Pitchers Injured

Reds' Hunter Greene and Padres' Dylan Cease both exit games due to injuries, with Greene suffering a right groin issue and Cease experiencing forearm cramping.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene exited the game in the fourth inning due to a right groin injury sustained while warming up. His team went on to win 4-3, improving their record to 19-19.

Meanwhile, San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease left his game against the New York Yankees after throwing nearly a no-hitter, apparently due to forearm cramping. Cease had been dominant, striking out nine batters and walking two in 6 2/3 innings before exiting.

Hunter Greene exits the game after feeling discomfort during warmups😬 pic.twitter.com/1PkM5DsO7T

— Baseball’s Office (@baseballsoffice) May 8, 2025

The team's ace pitched three scoreless innings, allowing only two hits, striking out six, and walking none. He now stands at 4-2 with a 2.53 ERA and 0.82 WHIP.

The Cincinnati team secured a 4-3 win, improving their record to 19-19.

Dylan Cease's Dominant Outing Cut Short

San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease was forced to leave the game due to apparent forearm cramping after throwing nearly a no-hitter. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on one hit, walking two, and striking out nine batters.

Dylan Cease's outing was a welcome change of pace despite the unfortunate exit due to forearm cramping. He currently stands at 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA and 1.41 WHIP this season.

Dylan Cease told reporters that he expects to make his next start and was having forearm cramps in the 7th inning. He passed all tests and thinks it's nothing serious. pic.twitter.com/KMlKlKlZ9o

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The Padres and Yankees game was tied 3-3 heading into extra innings but ultimately ended with the Yankees winning 4-3.