The Baseball Times
August 28th, 1885
Doc Bushong Lands on Injured Reserve with Calf Strain
The Louisville Captains have been dealt another blow as catcher Doc Bushong is set to miss significant time due to a calf strain. The injury occurred during yesterday's game against the Detroit Lakers, where Bushong was pulled from the field while running the bases.
After the game, Bushong was taken for further evaluation, and today the results confirmed the calf strain. The team has placed him on the injured reserve, and he is expected to be out for approximately four weeks.
Bushong has been a steady performer for the Captains this season, hitting .270 in 73 games (64 starts), with 26 RBIs and 13 runs scored. His absence will be a notable loss for the team as they continue to push through the season.