Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick briefly lost his vision on the mound during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He reported the incident lasted about 15 to 20 seconds but felt normal afterward.
Key points
Chad Patrick lost his vision briefly on the mound
The incident lasted about 15 to 20 seconds
Patrick expressed concern during the moment
He felt normal after the incident
The game was against the Arizona Diamondbacks
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When Chad Patrick walked behind the mound before the top of the second inning and mouthed "I can't see," he wasn't exaggerating.
For a handful of seconds April 28 during the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks – seconds that probably felt more like hours to the right-hander – Patrick literally could not see.
"I had a little scare there in the second inning," Patrick said. "I was pretty worried for myself for a second, but everything feels normal. Just felt like I couldn't see for a good 15, 20 seconds. That's why I took my hat off and everything. I feel good now."
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) reacts after a run by the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers scored eight runs in the inning.
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann (8) fields a bunt single by Milwaukee Brewers second baseman David Hamilton (6) during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Q&A
What happened to Chad Patrick during the Brewers game?
Chad Patrick briefly lost his vision while pitching, stating he couldn't see for about 15 to 20 seconds.
How did Chad Patrick feel after losing his vision on the mound?
Patrick felt worried during the incident but reported that everything felt normal afterward.
Which teams were playing when Chad Patrick lost his vision?
The incident occurred during a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
When did Chad Patrick experience vision loss during the game?
The vision loss incident happened in the second inning of the game on April 28.
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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman David Hamilton (6) hits a two-run double during the sixth inning of their game Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Tyler Black (7) hits a broken bat single for an RBI off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Hoffmann (56) during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a sacrifice bunt single and advance to first on a throwing error during the sixth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman David Hamilton (6) hits a bunt single during the sixth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Tyler Black (7) watches his two-run single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Tyler Black (7) hits a two-run single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) rounds first base after hitting a double during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a double during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits a single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a two-run single off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) during the fourth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a two-run single during the fourth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang (2) is unable to beat the the throw to Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas (6) during the third inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) rounds first base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a solo home run off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) during the second inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) watches his solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann (8) hits a two-run single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) is shown during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, right, talks with game preparation specialist Evan Martin during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamond Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is shown during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamond Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Tyler Black is shown during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Bucks forwrard Taurean Prince throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Milwaukee game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Miss Wisconsin Teen USA Autumn Gunderson throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Milwaukee Brewers played the Arizona Diamondbacks
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) reacts after a run by the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers scored eight runs in the inning.
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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann (8) fields a bunt single by Milwaukee Brewers second baseman David Hamilton (6) during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman David Hamilton (6) hits a two-run double during the sixth inning of their game Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Tyler Black (7) hits a broken bat single for an RBI off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Hoffmann (56) during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a sacrifice bunt single and advance to first on a throwing error during the sixth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman David Hamilton (6) hits a bunt single during the sixth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Tyler Black (7) watches his two-run single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Tyler Black (7) hits a two-run single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) rounds first base after hitting a double during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a double during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits a single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a two-run single off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) during the fourth inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a two-run single during the fourth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang (2) is unable to beat the the throw to Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas (6) during the third inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) rounds first base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a solo home run off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) during the second inning of their game Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) watches his solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann (8) hits a two-run single during the fifth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) is shown during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, right, talks with game preparation specialist Evan Martin during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamond Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is shown during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamond Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Tyler Black is shown during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Bucks forwrard Taurean Prince throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Milwaukee game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Miss Wisconsin Teen USA Autumn Gunderson throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The good news for Patrick, aside from earning the win in a 13-2 victory at American Family Field, was his sight came back and he was able to pitch five innings. Team physicians checked Patrick's blood pressure after his outing and everything came back normal.
But for a brief moment as Patrick unusually walked off the mound while warming up for his second inning, it didn't look so optimistic.
"I felt like my eyeballs were at the top of my head and it was blurry," Patrick said. "It was a weird feeling."
Despite a scare before the second inning, Chad Patrick picked up the win in the Brewers' 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 28 at American Family Field.
Despite a scare before the second inning, Chad Patrick picked up the win in the Brewers' 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 28 at American Family Field.
Once his vision stopped spinning and came back, Patrick took a couple deep breaths and completed his warm-up tosses. He walked the first batter he faced, but after that said everything felt properly recalibrated.
Patrick said he's used to dealing with an upset stomach from nerves on days he starts and was throwing up before the game against Arizona. It's unclear if that had anything to do with his vision issues.
"The stomach thing is pretty normal for me on start days," Patrick said. "It just comes with it. It was just a different feeling. But I feel fine, feel better now."
