Robert Gasser steps in, earns win vs. Mets

Drohan gave up six hits, walked one and struck out six. He improved to 7-5 with the win. Drohan hadn’t won a game since July 31 against the Angels, a span of three starts. He has a 3.75 ERA in 27 appearances (16 starts) for the Brewers. Drohan is lined up to face the Reds on the road next weekend.

Ouch. May was struck in the upper back near his right shoulder by a 106-mph line drive from Mets rookie A.J. Ewing on his very first pitch of the game. He was immediately replaced by lefty Robert Gasser. He’ll undergo further evaluation and likely imaging to determine whether he suffered a serious injury. There should be an update on his status after the game.

McCalvy does suggest this could simply be to line things up for the next series in Wrigley Field against the Cubs and might not be a long-term strategy. However, it does mean that Logan Henderson, Shane Drohan, and Robert Gasser will start, in that order, against the Rangers this weekend.

Murphy added that Gasser and Shane Drohan are expected to start against the Rangers this weekend. There are a bunch of variables to consider when it comes to Milwaukee’s rotation heading into the final month of the season, but it sounds like both Gasser and Drohan will get at least one more turn through before any changes are made.

Drohan was making his first start in 10 days after making a two-inning relief appearance Tuesday. He’ll probably pitch again next Sunday against the Rangers, which is a solid matchup. He’s allowed two or three runs in seven of his last nine starts.

Gasser was working with a 6-2 lead when the first two guys reached to start the fourth. Gasser battled back to retire the next two batters, but a passed ball allowed one run to score in the process, and Gasser was lifted with Randy Arozarena up. Chad Patrick came in and allowed the one inherited runner to score before finishing the fourth. Gasser remained 3-5, even as the Brewers improved to 9-6 in his starts. He’ll likely face the Mets next week.

Gasser gave up a pair of homers, but he struck out seven and walked just one while working into the seventh for the second time this season. He has another fairly tough matchup next week against the Braves, so though he’s pitching well of late, he’s a mediocre option in mixed leagues then.

Drohan allowed one run on a leadoff walk and a single in the fifth and then was pulled with a 2-1 lead in the sixth after walking back-to-back batters with one out. Antonio Senzatela replaced him and, after getting Teoscar Hernández to ground out, gave up a three-run pinch-hit homer to Max Muncy to add two runs to Drohan’s total. Drohan will have an easier assignment at home next week against the Mariners, making him a decent option in mixed leagues.

Gasser gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out three. The 27-year-old left-hander allowed all three runs in the third inning. Gasser allowed two runners on, but got the next two batters out. Then he hit Austin Martin to load the bases, his second hit batter of the inning. Gasser proceeded to walk Ryan Jeffers before a two-run double by Royce Lewis made the score 3-0. He recovered to escape the inning and not allow another run, but was removed with two outs in the fifth inning after throwing 94 pitches. Gasser has a 4.57 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Dodgers on the road next weekend.

Drohan walked two batters through the first two innings, but neither came around to score. In the third inning, however, Drohan walked Ryan Jeffers with one out, which proved costly when Josh Bell homered to bring in Jeffers and cut the Brewers’ lead to 4-2. Drohan would fall victim to the long ball again in the fourth inning when he allowed a solo homer to Kaelen Culpepper, and Austin Martin would later drive home Victor Caratini to tie the game at 4-4. In the fifth inning, Drohan surrendered two more runs, as the Twins extended their lead to 6-4, and did not return for the sixth. This was easily one of the worst outings of the season for Drohan. His four walks tied a season high, while his six earned runs set a new season high. It’s the second time in three games that Drohan has allowed five or more earned runs, and he’s posted a 4.83 ERA over his last seven starts while going 3-2 over that span. He’ll look to correct course in his next start, which is scheduled for Wednesday on the road against the Padres.