Gasser Throws Six Scoreless Innings to Put Brewers One Win From Title

Robert Gasser pitched six scoreless innings on Monday night to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The win places Milwaukee one game away from its first championship.

The 27-year-old starter faced the minimum number of batters over those six frames. He allowed only one hit, issued one walk, and struck out three hitters. Gasser became the first left-handed starter to face the minimum over six innings in a World Series game since Sandy Koufax in 1965. No starter has achieved that feat since Curt Schilling in 2001.

Gasser began the game by allowing a single to Yandy Diaz. He erased Diaz shortly after when catcher William Contreras threw out Chandler Simpson attempting to steal second base. The rookie then retired 12 consecutive batters. His final two outs came via groundouts from Nick Fortes and Taylor Walls.

The Brewers had lost their previous 12 postseason road games, a streak dating back to 2018. Gasser has started three of Milwaukee’s four consecutive road postseason wins this year. He also pitched five scoreless innings in the National League Championship Series finale at Dodger Stadium.

Second baseman Brice Turang contributed three hits and two runs batted in during the game. Turang noted Gasser’s calm demeanor, stating, “He’s very chill.” Turang added that Gasser is “really slow at driving” and that “everything about him is just chill.”

Gasser, who entered the season in Triple-A Nashville, posted a 1.67 earned run average in his final six regular season appearances. He said he has not changed his mechanics or velocity significantly. “I think it always comes down to, ‘Do you believe in yourself?’” Gasser said.

Captain Christian Yelich praised Gasser’s steady presence on the mound. “The moment’s never too big for him,” Yelich said. “You know when he goes out there, you’re gonna have a great chance to win the game.”