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Megill's Dominance: Brewers Closer Unhittable in August
4 Sep
Summary
- Trevor Megill has a 14-appearance scoreless streak.
- Milwaukee leads NL Central by eight games with 21 remaining.
- Sal Stewart, Reds' Rookie of the Month, leads majors in RBIs.
Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill has been exceptional, extending his scoreless streak to 14 appearances. His performance earned him NL Reliever of the Month honors, capping a stellar August where he allowed only one unearned run and secured all eight of his save opportunities. Manager Pat Murphy lauded Megill's reliability, calling him "magnificent."
The Brewers, with an 87-54 record, maintain an eight-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central as 21 games remain. Their bullpen has been a key strength, allowing just one run over the last three games.
Across the diamond, the Cincinnati Reds are celebrating rookie first baseman Sal Stewart, who was named NL Rookie of the Month. The 22-year-old Stewart leads the majors with 105 RBIs and has hit 31 home runs, demonstrating remarkable strength late in the season.
The series opener features Cincinnati's Rhett Lowder against Milwaukee's Shane Drohan. Lowder enters with a 6-8 record and a 5.14 ERA, having faced challenges against the Brewers previously. Drohan, with a 7-5 record and 3.75 ERA, aims to build on recent success.
