Gasser Throws Six-Perfect-Inning Start for Milwaukee in World Series Victory
The rookie left-hander allowed one run and one walk while striking out three, leading the Brewers past the Rays 10-1.
By Stefan Kim ·
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Florida, to secure their first series win in the World Series.
Robert Gasser delivered a six-inning, one-hit, one-walk performance that has not been matched by a left-handed starter in this event since Sandy Koufax in 1965.
Gasser, a 27-year-old rookie, faced the minimum number of batters over six innings. He is the first starting pitcher to achieve this feat in a World Series game since Curt Schilling for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.
The right-handed batter Yandy Diaz reached base on a single to lead off the game. Gasser erased the runner on a fielder's choice hit by Chandler Simpson. Catcher William Contreras threw out Simpson as he attempted to steal second base.
Gasser retired the next 12 batters in succession. His streak ended with a leadoff walk to Victor Mesa Jr. in the sixth inning. Nick Fortes grounded into a double play, and Taylor Walls grounded out to second base on Gasser's final pitch.
Gasser, nicknamed Bobby Diesel, began the 2026 season in Triple-A Nashville. He earned the win with three strikeouts and zero runs allowed. He is the first Brewers starter this postseason to record an out in the sixth inning.
"It's a special opportunity that we all have to be here," Gasser said. "To be nervous or scared would only be cheating myself and my teammates."
Source: ClickOnDetroit WDIV
