Introduction to the Game
The Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to 8 games with a 2-0 shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Quinn Priester outpitched Tyler Glasnow for six innings, and Caleb Durbin homered and drove in both runs.
Game Highlights
Priester (8-2) allowed three hits and struck out a season-high 10 on 77 pitches. He struck out the side in the first and fifth. All-Star closer Trevor Megill worked the ninth for his 22nd save.
Durbin yelled “Let’s go!” as he rounded the bases after his 410-foot shot to straightaway center field off reliever Kirby Yates with two outs in the seventh.
Scoring Summary
The Brewers led 1-0 on Durbin’s RBI double into the left-field corner that scored Isaac Collins, who walked leading off the fifth. The Brewers equaled their longest winning streak of the season from May 25 to June 2. They continued their dominance over the NL West leaders, having outscored them 15-4 during a three-game sweep in Milwaukee last week.
Key Moments and Statistics
Key Moment
The Dodgers twice had the potential tying run in scoring position. Freddie Freeman doubled in the fourth but Will Smith lined into a double play, with Freeman getting doubled off second. Shohei Ohtani reached on a throwing error by shortstop Joey Ortiz in the sixth and stole second before Mookie Betts struck out swinging to end the inning.
Key Stat
The NL West-leading Dodgers were held to three hits. They’ve lost eight of 10 games.
Up Next
All-Star RHP Freddy Peralta (11-4, 2.66 ERA) starts Saturday for the Brewers. RHP Emmet Sheehan (1-0, 2.03) goes for the Dodgers.
Conclusion
The Milwaukee Brewers’ winning streak continues as they shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0. With Priester’s dominant pitching and Durbin’s crucial home runs, the Brewers are on a roll. They look to continue their dominance in the upcoming games.
FAQs
Q: Who pitched for the Brewers and how many innings did he pitch?
A: Quinn Priester pitched for the Brewers and pitched for six innings.
Q: How many hits did the Dodgers have?
A: The Dodgers had three hits.
Q: Who homered for the Brewers?
A: Caleb Durbin homered for the Brewers.
Q: What is the Brewers’ current winning streak?
A: The Brewers have won 8 games in a row.
Q: Who will pitch for the Brewers on Saturday?
A: All-Star RHP Freddy Peralta will pitch for the Brewers on Saturday.
