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Brewers Take Toronto Opener in Clash of Division Leaders

Quinn Priester gets the ball against Kevin Gausman after a minor wrist delay.

Overview

  • Milwaukee leads the series 1-0 after a 7-2 win highlighted by Freddy Peralta's six shutout, one-hit innings.
  • Priester enters Saturday 11-2 overall and 10-0 with a 3.01 ERA over his past 15 games as the Brewers have won each of those contests.
  • Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho was hit on the right hand in the opener, and X-rays were negative.
  • Jackson Chourio returned from a Triple-A rehab for a right hamstring strain and rejoined Milwaukee's lineup.
  • To make roster room, the Brewers optioned Brandon Lockridge, activated Robert Gasser from the 60-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A, and designated Oliver Dunn for assignment.