MIAMI -- Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Joe Ross left his start against the Miami Marlins on Monday night after the first inning because of a lower back strain.
Making his ninth start of the season, Ross faced four batters in a scoreless inning before being removed in Milwaukee's 3-2 10th-inning loss.
Jared Koenig relieved Ross and pitched the next 2â…” innings, and six other relievers were used by the National League Central leading Brewers through the rest of the game.
The 30-year-old Ross is 2-4 with a 4.50 ERA in his first season with Milwaukee. Ross previously spent six seasons with the Washington Nationals. He missed the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
