The Milwaukee Brewers suffered a scary moment Friday night when left fielder Brandon Lockridge was carted off the field after a violent collision with the outfield wall at American Family Field.

The incident occurred in the fourth inning as Lockridge sprinted into foul territory in pursuit of a fly ball off the bat of New York Yankees slugger Cody Bellinger. Diving desperately for the catch, Lockridge's right knee slammed into an unpadded section of the side wall, immediately sending him to the ground in visible pain.

Brewers head athletic trainer Brad Epstein rushed to Lockridge's side as the outfielder lay face-down near the foul line. After a tense few moments, Lockridge was able to get to his feet, leaning heavily on first baseman Andrew Vaughn and Epstein for support. A medical cart was quickly brought onto the field, and Lockridge was transported out of the ballpark through the left-field wall. Garrett Mitchell entered the game as his replacement.

The injury cut short what had been a strong night for Lockridge at the plate. Before the collision, the 28-year-old had already delivered a pair of RBI singles, helping the Brewers build a commanding 5-0 lead. On the season, Lockridge is batting .294 with 12 RBIs, five stolen bases, and is still searching for his first home run.

For Brewers fans and the team's clubhouse, the hope is that the injury isn't as serious as it looked. Plays like this are a stark reminder of the risks outfielders take every time they chase a ball into the wall—and why proper padding and protective gear matter, both on the field and in the gear you wear.