ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — First baseman Rhys Hoskins was reinstated by the Milwaukee Brewers before Tuesday night’s game at Texas after missing 57 games with a sprained left thumb.

“Ready to join these guys, try to help finish this thing strong,” Hoskins said before the game.

With Andrew Vaughn starting at first base as he has during Hoskins' absence, Hoskins appeared as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning with a runner on first base and two out, the Brewers trailing the Rangers 5-3. Hoskins broke his bat and went down to his right knee on a 3-2 pitch that was up and in, fouling out to catcher Jonah Heim.

The Brewers, despite the 5-4 loss , own the major leagues’ best record at 89-57 and are close to clinching a postseason berth.

Hoskins, 32, was hitting .242 with 12 home runs and 42 R

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