Milwaukee Brewers routs Chicago White Sox 6-1
Game Summary
Milwaukee Brewers topped Chicago White Sox 6-1. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Milwaukee Brewers's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Milwaukee Brewers pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Munetaka Murakami led Chicago White Sox's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Chicago White Sox reliever Chris Murphy threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Garrett Mitchell led Milwaukee Brewers's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 RBI. Milwaukee Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke: 4.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (91 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 4.50).
Milwaukee Brewers starter Chad Patrick: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (74 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.7 IP with 7 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Chicago White Sox: 5 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.200). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Chase Meidroth (2-for-4).
Milwaukee Brewers: 12 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.333). Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Brice Turang (3-for-5), Christian Yelich (3-for-5), Garrett Mitchell (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Joey Ortiz (2-for-4).