Nelson Outdoes Astros’ Ace Keuchel in One Run Victory

Jimmy Nelson knew he had his hands full as Astros’ Ace Dallas Keuchel came in to Miller Park Sunday as the Brewers hoped to take the series 2-1. Both struggled early on, but showed they were worthy of having a pitching duel.

As Wily Peralta gave up 6 ER yesterday, the Brewers needed sharp starting pitching and Jimmy Nelson did just that. After his first pitch was a home run to 2nd baseman Jose Altuve, Nelson settled down and had a line of 6 IP, 2 ER, 9 Ks, and 4 BBs.

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Keuchel on the other hand had a rough start in the 1st inning as he gave up 2 ERs, but somehow was able to leave the bases loaded, which happened twice during his 5.2 IP. Although, he wasn’t at his sharpest, giving up 3 ER, 6 BBs, and 8 Ks isn’t so bad at a place like Miller Park.

The Brewers offense had no home runs as Aaron Hill (2 RBIs) and Domingo Santana (1 RBI) brought in the runs. Their offense was a total of 3-11 with runners in scoring position (RISP), while the Astros didn’t do much having an 0-6 RISP.

The bullpen was much like yesterday as they held strong giving up no ERs. Tyler Thornburg, Michael Blazek, and Jeremy Jeffress each had 1 IP. Blazek was able to get out of an inning leaving two men on base at 2nd and 3rd as he gave up a BB and had a throwing error to 2nd base trying to produce a double play.

The Brewers took the series 2-1 and go on the road tomorrow to play the St. Louis Cardinals at 3:15 CT at Busch Stadium.

On the mound for the Brewers will be Taylor Jungmann, who is 0-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 1 K, while Michael Wacha pitches for the Cardinals and is 0-0 with an 8.31 ERA with 3 Ks.