Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Yelich talks injury: 'Had my pity party that night'

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Monday, 16 September 2019 16:33

MILWAUKEE -- Christian Yelich said he had a "pity party" for himself after fracturing his right kneecap.

Hurt when he fouled off a pitch last week, the reigning NL MVP will miss the rest of the season as the Milwaukee Brewers try to make the playoffs. The projected recovery time for the two-time All-Star outfielder is eight to 10 weeks, and doctors say surgery is not necessary.

"I think the hardest part of the whole thing was the unknown for about 24 hours," Yelich said Monday in his first public comments since the injury. "It was a broad spectrum of outcomes and recovery times, depending on what the MRI showed. We got the good news of no surgery. Once I knew that, it was just about getting better and trying to make a full recovery."

Yelich said it will be difficult to miss playing in the postseason.

"It's the first time I've broken anything in my life or had a real injury,'' Yelich said. "It seems to be one of those things that's not fair at the moment. Trust me, I had my pity party that night at the stadium and I felt terrible. ... Trust me, I wish I could have an impact on this race, or if we make the playoffs, participate in that. But it's not going to happen. So there's no point in dwelling on it or letting it get you down.''

Yelich hit .329 with 44 homers, 97 RBIs and 30 stolen bases for the Brewers, who reached Game 7 of last year's National League Championship Series before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

"For whatever reason, we seem to pull it together in September, and when everything is on the line, we find a way to win," he said.

Read 398 times

Soccer

Prince William: PL 3 p.m blackout is 'irritating'

Prince William: PL 3 p.m blackout is 'irritating'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPrince William has said he finds the 3 p.m blackout rule "irritatin...

Bruno hits back at Ratcliffe's 'overpaid' comments

Bruno hits back at Ratcliffe's 'overpaid' comments

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBruno Fernandes has hit back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe's suggestion that...

Rashford, MLS in Tuchel's first England squad

Rashford, MLS in Tuchel's first England squad

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThomas Tuchel has handed Marcus Rashford a shock recall in his firs...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Injury-plagued Mavs lose Prosper for season

Injury-plagued Mavs lose Prosper for season

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDALLAS -- Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has undergone s...

Curry hits 4,000 3s: 'Beyond my wildest dreams'

Curry hits 4,000 3s: 'Beyond my wildest dreams'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN FRANCISCO -- Stephen Curry lost the ball as he crossed the half...

Baseball

Red Sox's Giolito (hammy) to start season on IL

Red Sox's Giolito (hammy) to start season on IL

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBoston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will begin the season on...

Rays not moving forward with new stadium plans

Rays not moving forward with new stadium plans

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Tampa Bay Rays, citing hurricanes and costly delays, will not p...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated