MILWAUKEE — It was a dominating performance from Quinn Priester as he registered a personal best by striking out 11 batters over seven innings, permitting just one hit. Meanwhile, Joey Ortiz continued his power display by homering for the third time in his last four outings. These stellar contributions propelled the Milwaukee Brewers to a commanding 5-0 win over the Colorado Rockies, securing their fourth consecutive victory on Saturday.
Priester’s effort was so convincing that he permitted merely a solitary single to Michael Toglia in the fifth inning, and handed out two walks amidst his 95-pitch performance. This outing marks his longest and most impressive start so far in his brief three-year stint in the major leagues. Completing Milwaukee’s one-hit gem were Aaron Ashby and DL Hall, who successfully closed out the game.
At the plate, Brice Turang was a key contributor as he accumulated three hits, starting with a run-producing infield single in the first inning, followed by an RBI double in the fifth. Ortiz made sure his bat was heard with a powerful two-run homer in the fourth inning, further cementing Milwaukee’s lead.
Countering them on the mound, Antonio Senzatela of the Rockies, had a tough outing. He conceded five runs on eight hits and allowed three walks over 4 2/3 innings. His struggles made Milwaukee’s offensive onslaught even more daunting.
A pivotal moment arose when Priester faced the top of Colorado’s order in the sixth inning. After an 0-2 count against Tyler Freeman, Priester gave up four consecutive balls, walking him. But with composure, he induced a ground out from Jordan Beck, then fanned the following two hitters with a mere seven pitches.
A significant statistic for Milwaukee reveals their pitching depth, as the staff holds an NL-best 3.27 ERA over the past 31 games. During this span, they boast an impressive 22-9 record.
Looking ahead, Chad Patrick, holding a 3-7 record and a 3.72 ERA, will attempt to lead the Brewers to a series sweep against the Rockies on Sunday. He will face German Marquez, who is hoping to improve on his current 3-8 record and 6.11 ERA.