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Aaron Ashby nears postseason scoreless relief record
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby extended his postseason shutout streak to 15 2/3 innings following a five-out save in a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The win gives the Brewers a 2-0 lead in the World Series.
Ashby is approaching the postseason record for consecutive scoreless relief innings, which is currently held by Cleveland’s Andrew Miller, who recorded 16 innings in 2016. Including the regular season, Ashby has pitched 20 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings, a career high.
The Brewers' bullpen has been a central component of their postseason success, allowing only seven earned runs over 50 2/3 innings. This defensive strength has aided Milwaukee in seven of their nine playoff victories this year.
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Aaron Ashby · Andrew Miller · Milwaukee Brewers · Pat Murphy · Tampa Bay Rays
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Aaron Ashby extended his postseason shutout streak to 15 2/3 innings. mymotherlode.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brewers relievers have allowed seven earned runs over 50 2/3 postseason innings. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ashby has thrown 20 2/3 straight scoreless innings including the regular season. mymotherlode.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brewers have won seven of their nine playoff victories after trailing. mymotherlode.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Milwaukee Brewers lead the World Series 2-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. mymotherlode.com · defector.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Andrew Miller holds the record for the longest consecutive scoreless relief innings in a single postseason with 16 innings in 2016. mymotherlode.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com