The Brewers are facing a rough patch, according to manager Pat Murphy, which is something every team encounters during a long 162-game season.
Despite a strong effort by pitcher Tobias Myers, Milwaukee lost 4-3 to the Nationals on Sunday, marking their third consecutive series loss since Christian Yelich went on the injured list.
Myers performed well, allowing just one run over five innings, but the Brewers couldn’t recover from Washington’s three-run sixth inning. This defeat added to their tally of six losses in nine games.
Myers, a 25-year-old rookie, has emerged as a reliable starter since early June, surprising many by exceeding expectations. Over his last 10 starts, Myers has maintained a 1.96 ERA, positioning himself among the National League’s top rookies.
His consistency has been a bright spot for the Brewers, who have relied on rookie pitchers for a significant portion of the season.
However, the Brewers’ offense has struggled without Yelich, managing only four runs per game over the last 10 games, slightly below their season average.
Despite some hard-hit balls on Sunday, luck wasn’t on their side. Murphy acknowledged the team’s youth and vulnerability, noting that they are currently enduring a difficult phase.
The Brewers’ depth has been tested by a series of injuries, with nine pitchers currently on the injured list. Despite this, several pitchers are making progress in their recoveries, offering hope for reinforcements soon.
Murphy is optimistic about the team’s future, considering the number of players who could potentially contribute as the season progresses.
