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Brandon McCarthy leaves game with left shoulder subluxation

Atlanta Braves starter Brandon McCarthy exited Wednesday’s game against the Nationals early after suffering an injury to his non-throwing shoulder while taking a throw at first base. McCarthy exited after allowing four hits and one run over five innings with Atlanta in front, 2-1. Sam Freeman came out to pitch the sixth.

McCarthy suffered the injury while reaching back to field a throw while covering first base.

#Braves pitcher McCarthy hurt his left (non-throwing) arm as he caught throw while covering first base. Just reaching back, immediately felt it, called to dugout after he came to a stop.