Braun sprains knee, ankle after crashing into wall

CHICAGO - Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun limped off the field in the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs after crashing into the wall trying to catch a foul ball.

The team announced after the game that Braun is dealing with a strained left knee and a slightly strained left ankle, but are hopeful it won't keep him out long term.

Braun crumpled feet-first into the side wall at Wrigley Field in the fourth inning Tuesday night as Ben Zobrist's fly fell out of his reach. Braun was slow to get up as the trainer and manager Craig Counsell ran out to check on him.

He got to his feet and flexed his left knee several times before walking to the dugout under his own power. Ramon Flores replaced him.

Braun was the second Brewer to leave the game with an injury. Starting pitcher Chase Anderson left after two batters with a bruised quadriceps when he took Kris Bryant's liner off his left leg.