Brewers remove Brandon Sproat mid at-bat due to wildness

Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Sproat was pulled in the fourth inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 3. Manager Pat Murphy made the rare decision during an at-bat after Sproat struggled with back-to-back wild pitches, allowing a runner to advance to third base. The Pirates were leading 3-0 at the time, with Sproat's performance characterized by four strikeouts and three wild pitches over three-plus innings. This move follows Sproat's earlier struggles this season, raising questions about his place in the rotation as the Brewers recently traded for Dustin May and await Kyle Harrison's return from the injured list.

• 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers starter Brandon Sproat pulled mid at-bat after wildness Monday