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Brewers Honor Legends, Lockridge Injury Overshadows Yankees Game
5/9/2026, 10:06:03 PM
Wall of Honor Induction
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Brewers announced the Wall of Honor induction of former pitcher CC Sabathia and designated hitter Dave Parker at American Family Field. A pre-game video and first pitches by Sabathia and Parker’s family opened the 6:40 p.m. Yankees game. The announcement came from a press conference above the dugout.
Legends' Contributions
Sabathia, acquired from Cleveland on July 7, 2008, posted an 11-2 record, 1.65 ERA, seven complete games in 17 starts, finishing fifth in Cy Young voting and sixth in MVP voting. Parker signed in December 1989; in 1990 he hit .289 with 21 homers, 92 RBIs, earned All-Star, Silver Slugger and DH of the Year honors, and was team MVP. Both entered the Hall of Fame in 2025; Parker died in 2025 after Parkinson’s disease. The July 7 trade is widely regarded as a turning point that helped end a 26-year playoff drought.
Game Summary and Lockridge Injury
The Brewers beat the Yankees 6-0. In the fourth inning, left fielder Brandon Lockridge chased a Cody Bellinger fly ball, collided with an unpadded side-wall section and suffered a laceration to bone. X-rays showed no fracture; swelling required an MRI. Lockridge, who had added two RBI singles, is batting .294 with 12 RBIs and five steals in 28 games; he was replaced by Garrett Mitchell. Lockridge lay on his stomach near the foul line before being carted out through left-field.
Official Statements
Pat Murphy said the laceration was severe enough to need an MRI and called it “pretty ugly.” Owner Mark Attanasio said Sabathia “single-handedly changed the culture of this organization in two months.” The club’s release called the ceremony a celebration of historic contributors and a milestone honoring two iconic figures.
Verbatim Quotes
- "Initial X-rays say it's not fractured, but he's got a huge laceration and it's going to be a while." — Pat Murphy, Milwaukee manager
- "It's hard to see a guy like that, down in pain." — Sal Frelick, Brewers outfielder
- "CC Sabathia… and I get emotional… single-handedly changed the culture of this organization in two months." — Mark Attanasio, Brewers owner
- "Milwaukee!!! So grateful for this honor." — CC Sabathia, former pitcher
Impact and Outlook
Honoring Sabathia and Parker reinforces the Brewers’ link to the 2008 playoff run that ended a 26-year drought and to Parker’s 1990 MVP season. Lockridge’s injury removes a key leadoff hitter; his recovery timeline is unknown. Milwaukee will finish the three-game series against New York while monitoring his health, with the next game Saturday.
