Brewers Match Franchise Record With Pitching Gem in Baltimore

Record-Tying Victory

The Milwaukee Brewers matched their franchise record on Saturday. With a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, the team reached 97 wins for the season. This matches the win total of last year's squad, which finished the year with 97 wins and 65 losses.

The Brewers have already secured their fourth consecutive National League Central division title. They have also booked their eighth playoff appearance in the last nine seasons. This win keeps them at the top of the major leagues with a 97-58 record.

Sun and Pitching Decide the Game

The only run of the game came in the second inning. Joey Ortiz hit a fly ball that Baltimore right fielder Rece Hinds lost in the sun. Hinds fell to the ground on the play. Gary Sánchez then drove in the run with a groundout.

That single run was all the Brewers needed. Starting pitcher Robert Gasser earned the win to improve his record to 5-5. He allowed just three hits over seven innings. Abner Uribe pitched the eighth inning and escaped a lead-off single. Aaron Ashby then closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning to secure his third save.

This was the eleventh shutout of the season for Milwaukee, and their very first 1-0 win. On the other side, Trevor Rogers suffered a tough loss. Rogers fell to 10-11 despite striking out 10 batters and allowing just three hits over a season-high eight innings.

Orioles Playoff Hopes Fade

The loss was a major blow to Baltimore. The Orioles fell to 75-80 on the year. They are now four games behind the Chicago White Sox for the final American League wild card spot, with only seven games left to play.

What it means for the next game

Milwaukee Brewers at Baltimore Orioles (MLB, Sun, 20 Sep): Baltimore Orioles win 41%, Milwaukee Brewers win 59%; projected score Baltimore Orioles 4, Milwaukee Brewers 5. Our safest pick: Over 6.5 runs.

Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies (MLB, Tue, 22 Sep): Philadelphia Phillies win 50%, Milwaukee Brewers win 50%; projected score Philadelphia Phillies 5, Milwaukee Brewers 5. Our safest pick: Brewers +2.5.