Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (78-49) vs. Seattle Mariners (60-67)
Robert Gasser starts for the Crew in Thursday’s rubber match
The Milwaukee Brewers, currently leading the division with a 78-49 record, faced off against the Seattle Mariners, who stand at 60-67. The Brewers secured an impressive 22-0 victory in their opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but their momentum was halted in a 7-5 defeat to the Mariners in the series' second game.
Starting pitcher Robert Gasser, 27, had a shaky outing, allowing three runs across eight hits, including two home runs and a walk, while striking out seven over 6 1/3 innings. The Mariners' Robert Brase, 30, came in to pitch the 8th inning and secured the save, pitching a scoreless inning.
Seattle's left-handed ace, George Kirby, 28, will return to the mound in the series finale, hoping to lead his team to a crucial series win. Kirby has a 8-9 record this season, with a 3.89 ERA and 3.78 FIP, and has struck out 114 batters over 136 2/3 innings.
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