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Aaron Ashby nears MLB postseason record as Brewers lead World Series 2-0
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby has allowed no runs in 15⅔ playoff innings, with 17 strikeouts and five hits allowed.
That is just short of the MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason: Andrew Miller pitched 16 in 2016.
Ashby has also earned a win and three saves in the playoffs, often pitching multiple innings in close games.
His work has helped the Brewers protect narrow leads as they advanced through the playoffs and into the World Series.
Milwaukee is two wins from its first World Series title, according to the report.
The series continues, and Ashby could set the record if he extends his scoreless run.
Aaron Ashby recorded a five-out save as the Brewers beat the Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series.
Milwaukee leads the best-of-seven series 2-0 and is two wins from its first World Series title.
Ashby has allowed no runs in 15⅔ postseason innings, with five hits, three walks and 17 strikeouts.
He is close to the record for most consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason, set by Andrew Miller at 16 in 2016.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Ashby handles multiple innings in relief, calling his approach unconventional.
- Who
- Aaron Ashby, a left-handed Brewers reliever, is nearing an MLB postseason record.
- What
- He has thrown 15⅔ consecutive scoreless postseason innings and recorded a five-out save in Game 2 of the World Series.
- When
- Oct. 25, 2026; the Game 2 win was reported on Saturday.
- Where
- Milwaukee, in the World Series. The opponent is the Rays.
- Why
- Not stated
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Andrew Miller set the record with 16 consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason.
Ashby reached 15⅔ consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason.
Ashby recorded a five-out save in the Brewers' 5-4 win over the Rays, giving Milwaukee a 2-0 series lead.
- Postseason innings
- 15⅔ scoreless
- Postseason line
- 5 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, 17 strikeouts
- Game 2 result
- Brewers 5, Rays 4
- World Series lead
- Brewers lead 2-0
- Record
- Andrew Miller, 16 consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason
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He does what it takes
It's unconventional. Multiple innings in relief. It's Goose Gossage-like.
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Most consecutive scoreless innings to start a postseason, relievers: 2016 Andrew Miller: 16 2026 Aaron Ashby: 15 2/3 *active 1984 Andy Hawkins: 15 1/3 1981 Goose Gossage: 14 1/3 (entire postseason run) h/t @EliasSports