A former Tennessee baseball pitcher turned in a strong strikeout performance for the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, recording four strikeouts against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The outing came in the National League series opener at American Family Field in Milwaukee, where Pittsburgh edged Milwaukee 4-3. The Pirates improved to 57-57, while the Brewers moved to 69-43.
Although Milwaukee came up short on the scoreboard, the former Vol was a notable bright spot on the mound. His four-strikeout effort stood out in a one-run game that remained tight throughout the night.
The matchup drew a crowd of 30,684 and opened an important series between the two clubs. For Tennessee fans following former players in the majors, the Brewers pitcher's strikeout total provided a clear highlight despite the loss.
