Dodgers' 11-3 Rout of Brewers Highlights Record Bullpen Streak and Pitching Controversy

Saturday at American Family Field, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11–3. Teoscar Hernández drove in six runs, including a three-run homer. Roki Sasaki allowed two runs in five innings. Relievers Alex Vesia, Kyle Hurt, Tanner Scott and Jonathan Hernández added three scoreless innings, pushing the Dodgers’ consecutive scoreless-innings streak to 36, the longest since 1901 and the longest MLB bullpen streak since Cleveland’s 39 in 2017. The streak later reached 38 innings.

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The win closed a three-game series, leaving the Dodgers 32-20 overall and 8-2 in their last ten road games. Milwaukee entered 30-19, atop the NL Central, after a four-game winning streak that the Dodgers ended.

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Los Angeles relied on Hernández, Sasaki and a four-man bullpen. Milwaukee started left-hander Robert Gasser under manager Pat Murphy. Andy Pages was cited in sign-stealing speculation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts responded after the game.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

Milwaukee recorded five hits and a season-high 11 walks. Gasser threw 4.1 innings, giving up four runs on four hits, four walks and four strikeouts (0-1, 6.48 ERA). The Dodgers scored 11 runs, six from Hernández. The bullpen streak stands at 38 scoreless innings, surpassing the franchise record of 33 set in 1998.

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The streak highlights the Dodgers’ late-inning strength and bolsters their playoff positioning. Gasser’s demotion to Triple-A Nashville and the recall of Carlos Rodriguez signal a rotation overhaul for Milwaukee, intensifying the NL Central race.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

Pat Murphy stressed protecting sign communication, noting a “huge emphasis on making sure they can’t get your signs from second base.” Dave Roberts called it “gamesmanship” and said he was “not certain” the Dodgers had observed any sign stealing.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

Fans and analysts questioned Gasser’s command and possible pitch-tipping. Jack Stern cited “bad command” and “failing to back up the correct base,” while Curt Hogg suggested Andy Pages may have signaled from second base. Social media called for his removal.

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Gasser said he noticed Pages’ hand motions but was unsure if they affected his pitches. Roberts later said he “doesn’t think we had the signs,” leaving the claim unresolved.

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

• “There’s a huge emphasis on making sure they can’t get your signs from second base — there’s a huge emphasis on it,” — Pat Murphy, Brewers manager

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

• “If you can kind of make a pitcher feel that you’ve got their signs, then you’ve already won.” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

• “It’s definitely something that’s come up before, and I thought I had a good grip on it and was covering it up,” — Robert Gasser, Brewers pitcher

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

• “Maybe they had something.” — Robert Gasser, Brewers pitcher

Brewers return Robert Gasser to minors and recall Carlos Rodriguez

The Dodgers travel to Colorado for a three-game series against the Rockies. The Brewers host the St. Louis Cardinals, with Carlos Rodriguez slated to start.

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