Brandon Woodruff pitched the last inning of Game 3 of the World Series, a game where the Milwaukee Brewers absolutely destroyed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1. His return alone was a triumph after the season he’d had, proving that sometimes, you just can’t count a guy out.
A World Series Appearance No One Expected
Woodruff threw 18 pitches in that final frame, allowing the Rays’ only run on two hits and one strikeout. In a 10-1 rout, those numbers might not jump off the page. But for Woodruff, stepping on that mound in the World Series, in front of everyone, was a victory in itself. This wasn’t just a late-game appearance in a blowout, it was a statement.
From Season-Ending Injury to World Series Mound
The backstory here is just wild. Woodruff hadn’t pitched since July 4, after going 3⅔ innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The reason? Right shoulder inflammation. His shoulder had already flared up once, landing him on the injured list for nearly two months in May and June. After that second flare-up, the expectation was he’d undergo season-ending surgery back in August. Seriously, *season-ending surgery*. But Woodruff started feeling better, and instead of going under the knife, he opted to try building his arm strength back up. Now, he’s pitching in the World Series. You can’t make this stuff up.
What an incredible comeback story for Woodruff. To go from a season that was supposed to be over in August to making an appearance in the biggest series in baseball, it’s something special.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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