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◆ For the season, the 18.0 scoreless IP streak was fourth-longest in the Majors by innings and tied with Cleveland’s
James Hoyt for the longest by appearances (19)...The streak also tied for second-longest to start a season in
Padres history (also: Eric Show in 1982), behind only John Urrea’s 19.0 IP in 1981.
◆ Allowed one-or-fewer hits in 18 of 20 appearances and zero hits in 13 of the 20 outings.
◆ Among all relievers (min. 20 app.), ranked sixth in H/9 (4.34), tied for seventh in opponent average (.145; 9/62),
was eighth in ERA (1.45; 18.2 IP - 3 ER) and ninth in SO/9 (13.98).
◆ Limited hitters to an .091 average (3/33) with runners on and a .133 clip (2/15) with RISP.
2019
◆ In 46 appearances (18 starts) between Giants and Brewers, posted a 4.85 ERA (104 IP - 56 ER) with 137 strikeouts
against 44 walks…His 46 outings were the second-most in a season in his career (53 appearances in 2015).
◆ Made 21 appearances (17 starts) for San Francisco to begin the season before being acquired by Milwaukee
along with RHP Ray Black in exchange for INF Mauricio Dubon on July 31.
◆ In 25 games (1 start) with Brewers, owned a 2.39 ERA (26.1 IP - 7 ER) with 45 strikeouts and eight walks...Also
posted a .176 (16/91) opponent average and owned the highest strikeout rate (45%) of any N.L. reliever from
August 1 through the end of the season (min. 20 IP).
◆ Held opponents scoreless in 18 of final 20 outings, posting the second-best ERA (1.33; 20.1 IP - 3 ER) in the POMERANZ
Majors from August 17 through the end of the season (min. 20 app.).
◆ Brewers went 18-7 in his 25 regular season games pitched.
2018
◆ In second full season with Red Sox, pitched in 26 games (11 starts)...Began season in Boston’s rotation, making
11 starts, before pitching exclusively out of the bullpen from Aug. 10 through the end of the season.
◆ Began season on the injured list with a left forearm flexor strain...Made rehab starts with Triple-A Pawtucket and
Double-A Portland before making season debut with Boston on April 20 at Oakland.
◆ Returned to injured list on June 5 with left biceps tendinitis...Activated from the IL on July 24 and made 18
appearances (three starts) through the remainder of the season.
◆ For the season, posted a 6.31 ERA (51.1 IP - 36 ER) as a starter and 5.56 ERA (22.2 IP - 14 ER) as a reliever.
◆ Was not on Boston’s ALDS or ALCS rosters, but was added to World Series roster...Did not pitch in World Series,
but Red Sox would capture their ninth World Series Championship.
2017
◆ Went 17-6 with a 3.32 ERA (173.2 IP - 64 ER) in 32 starts during his first full season with Red Sox…Set career highs
in starts, wins, and IP.
◆ Posted a 5.29 ERA (34.0 IP - 20 ER) through first seven starts but went 14-2 with a 2.84 ERA (139.2 IP - 44 ER) in
his final 25 starts to end the season.
◆ Allowed two-or-fewer runs in a Major League leading 23 starts…Pitched 5.0+ innings and allowed two-or-fewer
earned runs in 20 of his starts.
◆ Tagged with the loss in only one of 19 starts from May 20 - August 28 (11-1).
◆ Went 7-3 in 15 road starts...His 3.19 ERA (84.2 IP - 30 ER) in those outings was sixth-lowest in the A.L.…Won a
career-long seven consecutive road decisions from May 31 - Aug. 28.
◆ Began year on injured list with a left forearm flexor strain...Reinstated April 11 and made season debut that day
vs. Baltimore.
2016
◆ Split the season between Padres and Red Sox and earned first career All-Star Game selection...Combined to go
11-12 on the season with a 3.32 ERA (170.2 IP - 63 ER), 186 SO, and a .217 (137/631) opponent average over 31
games (30 starts).
◆ Pitched a scoreless 4th inning for National League in the All-Star Game on July 12 at Petco Park, retiring Salvador
Perez, Jose Altuve and Mike Trout.
◆ Ranked among MLB leaders in opponent average (9th) and SO/9.0 IP (10th, 9.81).
◆ Allowed two-or-fewer earned runs in 20 of 30 starts, including seven starts with no earned runs allowed.
◆ Made six starts with zero earned runs and three-or-fewer hits allowed, which tied for third-most in MLB, behind
Clayton Kershaw (8), Jake Arrieta (7) and Jeremy Hellickson (6).
◆ Ranked among MLB leaders on the road with a 2.75 ERA (6th) and a .198 opponent AVG (3rd)...allowed 2-or-
fewer runs in 13 of his 16 road starts.
◆ Traded by San Diego to Boston on July 14 in exchange for RHP Anderson Espinoza…At the time of the trade, led
N.L. starters with a .184 (67/364) opponent average and ranked among MLB leaders with a 2.47 ERA (7th) and
a .555 opponent OPS (2nd).
2015
◆ Appeared in a career-high 53 games (nine starts) for Athletics, going 5-6 with a 3.66 ERA (86.0 IP - 35 ER).
◆ Posted a 4.63 ERA (44.2 IP - 23 ER) and a .244 (41/168) opponent average in nine starts, compared to a 2.61 ERA
(41.1 IP - 12 ER) and .205 (30/146) opponent average in 44 relief outings.

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