Christian Yelich exits game with back soreness

Christian Yelich left in the second inning after experiencing back soreness. David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Christian Yelich exits Brewers' game with back soreness

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Apr 11, 2021 4:48 PM ET

Christian Yelich's early-season hot streak came to an end on Sunday.

The Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder exited Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning with back soreness, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

Christian Yelich removed from game due to soreness in his back. #brewers #Cardinals #MLB
— Derrick S. Goold (@dgoold) April 11, 2021

The 29-year-old entered Sunday's game slashing .321/.457/.357 with one RBI on nine hits in eight games.

Yelich has had recurring back soreness in recent seasons, including all four of his years with the Brewers. It's unclear if he'll miss an extended period of time because of the soreness.

The Brewers are third in the NL Central with a 4-4 record.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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