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Gasser Earns First Brewers Win Since May 2024 in Dominant Six-Inning Start
6/22/2026, 11:45:35 PM
Brewers Beat Braves 9–4
On Sunday, Milwaukee left-hander Robert Gasser threw six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven. The Brewers answered with eight runs in the second inning, highlighted by William Contreras’s three-run homer and Sal Frelick’s two-run double, to defeat the Atlanta Braves 9–4 and snap a three-game skid.
Recovery and First Win Since May 15, 2024
Gasser returned after Tommy John surgery that ended his 2024 season. Prior to the injury he posted a 2–0 record with a 2.57 ERA in five starts. The win was his first since May 15, 2024, ending a stretch of three straight losses for Milwaukee.
Statistical Highlights
- 66 pitches, six innings.
- 4 hits, 2 earned runs, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts (career highs).
- Brewers’ eight-run second inning matched the team’s season-high for runs in a frame.
- Opposing starter Bryce Elder gave up 12 hits and eight runs in six innings.
Official Statements & Responses
Manager Pat Murphy said Gasser “took the challenge well” and highlighted the pitcher’s growing confidence after an early high pitch count. Murphy added that belief was key, noting Gasser “started to believe” and consequently “pitched better.” Gasser described the win as “awesome” and emphasized the importance of helping the team secure a victory at the series’ end, while urging himself to “show up ready to go” and “be on the attack” from the first pitch.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
ESPN and Fox 6 both list May 15, 2024 as the date of Gasser’s prior win, but ESPN cites Pittsburgh while Fox 6 cites Arizona as the opponent, leaving the exact previous opponent unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We challenged him and he took it well, he did a good job,” — Pat Murphy, Brewers manager
- “Start to believe. I don't know if it helped, I have no idea ... but he pitched better.” — Pat Murphy, Brewers manager
- “It's obviously great to have the win next to your name, but just to help the team get a win at the back end of the series is huge.” — Robert Gasser, Brewers pitcher
- “It's more so just the belief, regardless of who we're playing every single time, and just go out there and believe in my stuff and what I'm able to do.” — Robert Gasser, Brewers pitcher
What’s Next for Milwaukee
Brandon Woodruff is expected to return when Milwaukee opens a series against Cincinnati, while right-hander Brady Singer is slated to start the next game as the club seeks to rebound from the recent three-game skid.
