Gasser Throws Six Scoreless Innings for Brewers in 10-1 Win

The Milwaukee Brewers sit on the edge of their first championship after Robert Gasser pitched six scoreless innings to lead a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. The win puts the team one game away from the title in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Gasser, a 27-year-old rookie, faced the minimum number of batters over six innings. He allowed only one hit and one walk while striking out three. He is the first left-handed starter to face the minimum over six innings in a World Series game since Sandy Koufax did so in 1965. The last starter of any handedness to achieve that feat was Curt Schilling in 2001.

The pitcher began the season in Triple-A Nashville and joined Milwaukee in 2022 as part of a trade for closer Josh Hader. He made his major league debut in 2024 but underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow after five starts. He struggled to regain his form until late in the 2026 season, finishing with a 1.67 ERA in his final six appearances.

In the first inning, Gasser allowed a single to Yandy Diaz. Diaz was erased on a fielder's choice by Chandler Simpson. Catcher William Contreras then threw out Simpson attempting to steal second base. Gasser retired the next 12 batters in a row until he walked Victor Mesa Jr. to lead off the sixth inning. Nick Fortes grounded into a double play, and Taylor Walls grounded out to second base on Gasser's final pitch.

Second baseman Brice Turang contributed three hits and two runs batted in. He noted that Gasser remains calm under pressure. "He's very chill," Turang said. "He drives chill, too. He's really slow at driving. Everything about him is just chill."

Gasser described the moment as a special opportunity. "To be nervous or scared would only be cheating myself and my teammates," he said. He also emphasized belief, stating, "I haven't changed much over the years from mechanics to velocity. I think it always comes down to, 'Do you believe in yourself?'"

The Brewers have won four straight road postseason games, three of which were started by Gasser. Prior to this season, Milwaukee had lost 12 straight postseason road games since 2018. Captain Christian Yelich praised Gasser's steady presence. "He's got that steady heartbeat. The moment's never too big for him, and you know when he goes out there, you're gonna have a great chance to win the game," Yelich said.