Jhoulys Chacin struck out nine batters in less than six innings while earning his ninth victory of the season Monday night. Chacin gave up only one run on two hits while the Brewers were beating Washington 6-1. Manager Craig Counsell spoke about his winning pitcher.
Chacin has not given up a walk in his last two appearances, a stat he is proud of.
Milwaukee led 3-1 when Christian Yelich tripled with the bases loaded in the sixth to put the game out of reach. Counsell also commented on Yelich’s ability to stay hot.
The Nationals had jumped out on top when Daniel Murphy homered in the second. Four Brewer relieves combined for three-and-a-third innings of scoreless relief. The Nationals, a preseason favorite in the National League Eastern Division, fell to one game under .500. Milwaukee gained a game in the standings on the Chicago Cubs and they now trail by two-and-a-half games. Junior Guerra is scheduled to be the starting pitcher for the Brewers in Tuesday’s contest.
Other Central Division Matchups
Cincinnati 2, St. Louis 1
Pittsburgh 7, Cleveland 0 (6)
Arizona 7, Chicago 1