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Aaron Ashby has emerged as a dominant force in the Brewers' postseason run, delivering historic performances across multiple rounds. The left-hander has pitched scoreless ball through the NLDS and NLCS, including a three-inning save in the clinching Game 4 against the Dodgers—making him the first pitcher since 2017 to record such a save in a postseason clincher. Ashby's transition to a relief role in 2024 following shoulder surgery has proven highly successful, and he now serves as a key high-leverage option for manager Pat Murphy as the Brewers compete in the World Series.
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Ashby makes history with record scoreless streak for reliever in postseason
MLB.com BrewersAaron Ashby’s imminent MLB postseason record further validates Brewers’ 2024 decision
The Milwaukee Brewers' 2024 decision to move Aaron Ashby to a relief role has proven highly successful, as the left-hander is on the verge of setting an MLB postseason record. Ashby has pitched 15⅔ consecutive scoreless innings this October, just two-thirds of an inning away from breaking Andrew Miller's 2016 record of 16 consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason. Since transitioning to relief in 2024 to protect his shoulder following 2023 surgery, Ashby has posted a 2.71 ERA over 156 innings since the start of 2025 with a 29.4% strikeout rate. The reliever has appeared in eight of the Brewers' first 10 postseason games as manager Pat Murphy's primary high-leverage option.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers Notes: What Pat Murphy, Aaron Ashby, & Brice Turang had to say during the World Series off day
The Brewers held press conferences during their World Series off day in Tampa after taking a 2-0 series lead over the Rays. Manager Pat Murphy discussed the controversial check swing call that ended Game 2, explaining that the league is testing new rules to better define what constitutes a swing. Murphy also addressed the seven-day layoff before the World Series, noting that while the team has competed well, some rust remains evident from being off for that long. Pitchers Aaron Ashby and catcher William Contreras emphasized the importance of maintaining a game-by-game mentality and avoiding looking ahead, with Ashby praising Contreras' game management and ability to perform in crucial moments.
Brew Crew BallDown, but not out: Brewers’ plate approach launches them to success
The Brewers defeated the Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series by wearing down Tampa Bay's pitching staff through extended at-bats and disciplined plate approaches. Milwaukee fouled off 44 pitches total, including 22 in two-strike counts, forcing Rays pitchers to throw high pitch counts early in the game. Aaron Ashby continued his dominant postseason performance with 15.2 innings pitched, five hits allowed, and 17 strikeouts, now second in MLB history for consecutive scoreless innings to start the postseason. The Brewers' offensive strategy of prolonging at-bats proved particularly effective against high-velocity pitchers, as they've faced 10 of the top 100 pitchers by whiff percentage during their postseason run.
Brew Crew BallBrewers Notes: Pat Murphy, Sal Frelick, and Cooper Pratt on World Series Game 2 victory
The Brewers defeated the Rays 5-4 in World Series Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead after overcoming an early 4-0 deficit. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt made an error in the first inning but delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh, while Sal Frelick hit a game-tying home run in the sixth. Manager Pat Murphy praised the team's resilience and multiple players' quality at-bats, including Pratt's ability to bounce back from his early mistake and Aaron Ashby's unconventional multi-inning relief work.
Brew Crew BallAshby might be Milwaukee's hottest pitcher, but his demeanor? Ice cold
MLB.com BrewersBrewers' 2026 trade deadline acquisitions are bucking years-long trend with postseason contributions
The Brewers have historically struggled to find success with relief pitchers acquired at the trade deadline, but Antonio Senzatela and JoJo Romero are breaking that pattern in the 2026 postseason. Senzatela has made two scoreless appearances while Romero has allowed just one earned run across four outings covering 5.1 innings through the first two rounds. Despite posting a 5.13 ERA in 23 regular season appearances after the trade deadline and missing time due to appendectomy surgery, both middle relievers have become key contributors bridging the gap between starters and the team's closer trio of Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, and Trevor Megill.
Reviewing the BrewWhy Ashby's run as Brewers' fireman is reaching historic heights
MLB.com Brewers5 overlooked performances from Brewers' NLCS sweep of Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2026 NLCS, with Jake Bauers earning series MVP honors after recording six RBI and delivering clutch at-bats including a go-ahead home run in Game 3. Reliever Aaron Ashby emerged as another standout performer, pitching 6.2 scoreless innings with two saves and joining an exclusive group with a three-inning save in the series-clinching Game 4. Garrett Mitchell contributed two crucial home runs, hitting a solo shot immediately after Bauers' two-run homer in Game 3 and adding a go-ahead solo blast in Game 4 off left-handed pitchers. The sweep marked the Brewers' first pennant since 1982, with Cooper Pratt, David Hamilton, and JoJo Romero also making valuable contributions to the victory.
Reviewing the BrewAaron Ashby makes MLB History in heroic NLCS performance
Aaron Ashby delivered a standout pitching performance in the Milwaukee Brewers' NLCS sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, recording 6.2 innings with no earned runs and two saves across three appearances. In Game 4, Ashby made MLB history by becoming the first pitcher since Lance McCullers Jr. in 2017 to record a save of three or more innings in a clinching game. Throughout the 2026 playoffs, Ashby has appeared in six of eight games with 12.1 innings pitched and no earned runs allowed, posting a 0.57 WHIP and .105 batting average against.
Reviewing the BrewAaron Ashby is on a historic heater
Aaron Ashby has been dominant in the postseason despite a less impressive regular season. The Milwaukee Brewers reliever pitched 12 1/3 innings across six games in the NLDS and NLCS, allowing just four hits and three walks while striking out 11 with a 0.00 ERA and recording one win and two saves. His performance ranks among the most historic postseason stretches by any pitcher, with only six other instances in baseball history of a pitcher throwing at least 12 innings with a 0.00 ERA in the postseason.
Brew Crew BallAshby's 9-out save the cherry on top of dominant NLCS for Crew's 'pen
MLB.com BrewersBrewers head to the World Series for the first time since 1982
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League pennant and reach the World Series for the first time since 1982. The Brewers won the clinching game 6-4 behind strong relief pitching from JoJo Romero and Aaron Ashby, who combined for five scoreless innings. Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors after going 4-for-14 with three walks and six RBIs across the series. Milwaukee will face either the Tampa Bay Rays or Cleveland Guardians in the World Series, with Cleveland leading their series 2-1.
Brew Crew BallHow Pat Murphy’s Game 2 Aaron Ashby gamble changes Brewers’ pitching plan going forward
Manager Pat Murphy has adjusted his bullpen usage in the postseason, moving Abner Uribe from a traditional eighth-inning role to high-leverage matchups against opposing right-handers. In Game 2 of the NLCS, Murphy kept Aaron Ashby in the game for both the eighth and ninth innings despite having closer Trevor Megill available, a decision based on matchups with left-handed Dodgers batters Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy. Ashby retired all three batters he faced in the ninth to secure the save and extend Milwaukee's series lead to 2-0. The Brewers' bullpen has been dominant through six playoff games, allowing just one earned run across 28.2 innings.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers bullpen’s record-breaking performance showcases depth of NLCS pitching staff
The Brewers took a 2-0 series lead over the Dodgers in the NLCS by winning Game 2 at home. Four relievers—Dustin May, JoJo Romero, Abner Uribe, and Aaron Ashby—combined to pitch five perfect innings, setting an all-time postseason record with 15 consecutive outs without allowing a baserunner. The Brewers' bullpen depth, built on versatile pitchers acquired over the summer including May and Romero from the Cardinals, has proven capable of handling various situations and opposing hitters throughout the postseason.
Reviewing the Brew3 winners and 3 losers from Brewers' first two wins in NLCS rematch with Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS after winning Games 1 and 2 in contrasting fashions. The Brewers won Game 1 by a score of 2-1 behind three double plays and capitalized on mistakes from Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal and the bullpen, while Game 2 saw them score seven runs against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and seven relievers despite two fielding errors from starter Logan Henderson. The Brewers' bullpen has been dominant through the first two games, allowing no runs in 9.2 innings of relief while giving up just two hits, with reliever Aaron Ashby earning a five-out save in Game 2 after pitching in Game 1 the previous day. The series continues in Los Angeles for Game 3.
Reviewing the BrewWhat makes the Brewers' 2026 bullpen so tough to match up against
The Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen dominated in their four-game NLDS victory over San Diego, allowing just one earned run across 19 innings while striking out 11 batters. Manager Pat Murphy's core relievers—Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby, and DL Hall—combined for 15 scoreless innings, with each pitcher offering a distinct arm slot and pitch arsenal that creates difficult matchups for opposing hitters. The group's diversity includes high-slot righties and lefties with vertical movement, low-slot pitchers relying on horizontal movement, and complementary arms like JoJo Romero, making it difficult for opponents to find favorable at-bats regardless of their handedness.
Reviewing the BrewUnsung hero from Brewers' NLDS victory over Padres creates difficult lineup decision going forward
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the NLDS, with standout performances from Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Aaron Ashby, and Garrett Mitchell. Outfielder Sal Frelick emerged as an unsung hero despite not starting Game 1, collecting hits in all three games he played while scoring two runs, driving in two runs, drawing two walks, and stealing a base with just one strikeout. Frelick's strong performance creates a difficult decision for manager Pat Murphy heading into the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the 26-year-old has proven he deserves regular at-bats against right-handed pitchers despite being benched initially to start rookie Luis Lara against left-handed starter Robbie Ray in Game 1.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers extinguish red-hot Padres, advance to NLCS for second consecutive year
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 4 to advance to the National League Championship Series for the second consecutive year. Garrett Mitchell drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the third inning, and Jackson Chourio added another RBI single in the fifth to extend the lead. Starter Robert Gasser allowed just one run over four innings, while reliever Aaron Ashby pitched three scoreless innings to secure the victory. The Brewers won the series after taking the first two games at home, then losing Game 3 before closing out the Padres in San Diego.
Reviewing the BrewConstructing Pat Murphy's reliever trust tree heading into Brewers' 2026 postseason run
The Milwaukee Brewers won a franchise-record 103 games in 2026 under manager Pat Murphy's aggressive "win tonight" approach, which resulted in heavy bullpen usage throughout the season. Trevor Megill led the team with 30 saves, while Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, and Chad Patrick combined for 16 additional saves. Beyond this core group, the Brewers have several other reliable relievers including DL Hall (1.91 ERA), trade deadline acquisition JoJo Romero (3.38 ERA in 11 appearances), and rookie Shane Drohan (1.47 ERA in relief appearances), with Antonio Senzatela and Kyle Harrison available for specific matchups as the team enters the NLDS against San Diego.
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