Brewers' Gasser Throws Six Perfect Innings in Rays Win

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser threw six dominant innings in a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. The performance placed the team on the brink of their first World Series title.

Gasser allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three batters. He faced the minimum number of hitters in six innings. No left-handed starter has achieved this feat in a World Series game since Sandy Koufax in 1965.

The last lefty to do so was Koufax, who pitched in Game 5 of the 1965 Fall Classic. The most recent starter of any handedness to face the minimum over six innings was Curt Schilling for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.

Gasser, a 27-year-old rookie, began the game by allowing a single to Yandy Diaz. Diaz was erased on a fielder's choice to Chandler Simpson. Catcher William Contreras then threw out Simpson while attempting to steal second base.

The pitcher retired the next 12 batters in a row. His final out came when Taylor Walls grounded into a double play in the sixth inning. Gasser started the season in Triple-A Nashville and made his major league debut in 2024. He underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow after five starts that year.

The Brewers have won four consecutive road postseason games. Three of those victories featured Gasser as the starting pitcher. The team previously lost 12 straight postseason road games from 2018 until this year, matching a major league record held by the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins.

Second baseman Brice Turang recorded three hits and two runs batted in against Gasser. Teammate Christian Yelich noted that Gasser maintains a steady heartbeat under pressure. Gasser described his mindset as a matter of belief, stating that he has not changed his mechanics or velocity over the years.