Ashby nears postseason scoreless relief record with World Series save
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 06:32 · Archive
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby extended his postseason shutout streak to 15 2/3 innings with a World Series save.
Aaron Ashby secured a five-out save for the Milwaukee Brewers in their 5-4 World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, extending his postseason shutout streak to 15 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old left-hander struck out Yandy Díaz and stranded the tying run at third base to end the game, giving the Brewers a 2-0 World Series lead.
Ashby said of his playoff success: 'I don't know that I have the words to describe it. Maybe when it's all said and done.' His performance marks a dramatic turnaround from previous postseasons, when he allowed nine runs – eight earned – in 9 1/3 innings. He attributes his improvement to avoiding the pressure of the moment.
The Brewers' bullpen has been a strength throughout their playoff run, allowing seven earned runs over 50 2/3 postseason innings. This pitching depth has enabled Milwaukee to come from behind in seven of their nine playoff victories. According to Sportradar, Andrew Miller of Cleveland holds the record for consecutive scoreless relief innings in a single postseason with 16 in 2016. Including the regular season, Ashby has thrown a career-best 20 2/3 straight scoreless innings.
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- Brewers' Ashby nears postseason scoreless relief record with World Series saveAaron Ashby’s playoff struggles in previous years taught him how important it was to avoid getting caught up in the pressure of the moment.News4Jax · 25 Oct, 05:53
- Brewers' Ashby nears postseason scoreless relief record with World Series saveAaron Ashby’s playoff struggles in previous years taught him how important it was to avoid getting caught up in the pressure of the moment.Clickorlando · 25 Oct, 05:53
In this story: Aaron Ashby · Milwaukee Brewers · Tampa Bay Rays · Yandy Díaz · Andrew Miller · Cleveland
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