Brewers Beat Braves 2-1 Behind Misiorowski, Reaching 80 Wins First

Q: With Trevor Megill potentially unavailable, who will the Brewers trust to shut down the desperate Braves late in the game?

If Trevor Megill is unavailable, Milwaukee’s most trusted late-game options are Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe, with Ashby the likeliest bridge or finisher if needed. The clearest indicator from recent Brewers coverage is manager Pat Murphy’s own trust hierarchy. Murphy has effectively identified three relievers at the top of his bullpen pecking order: Megill, Uribe and Ashby. That matters because the drop-off after them has been less certain. Chad Patrick has struggled badly in recent appearances, Grant Anderson has had control issues, and the club has shown less comfort using the rest of the middle-relief group in the biggest spots. Ashby stands out as the safest alternative because of his versatility and durability. He has been described as one of Milwaukee’s most consistent relievers, capable of covering more than three outs while still handling leverage. If the Braves threaten in the seventh or eighth, Ashby is the arm Murphy is most likely to trust to put out the fire and possibly stay on for the final outs. Uribe would also be a natural late-inning choice when available, especially in a setup or pseudo-closer role. He has been one of Milwaukee’s best high-leverage relievers and a key hold specialist. If healthy and active, he is the other obvious candidate to protect a narrow lead. So if Megill cannot go, expect Murphy to lean on Ashby and Uribe, with Ashby looking like the most dependable answer against a desperate Atlanta lineup.

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 22

Milwaukee became the first MLB team to 80 wins with a 2-1 victory over Atlanta, riding Jacob Misiorowski’s six scoreless innings in a matchup with playoff-seeding implications.
Misiorowski overpowered the Braves with triple-digit heat—opening at 101.8 mph and touching 103.1—while allowing five hits, striking out six and lowering his ERA to 1.68.
The Brewers gave him just enough support with a 2-0 lead before Atlanta nicked the bullpen for a run in the eighth and put the tying runner aboard in the ninth.
The win reinforced Milwaukee’s push to hold off the Cubs for top postseason positioning, while the Braves continue chasing a first-round bye amid a recent offensive slump.