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Ashby's Historic Fireman Run
Aaron Ashby becomes Brewers' first postseason fireman with 3+ inning saves in 2026 World Series.
In brief
Aaron Ashby becomes Brewers' first postseason fireman with 3+ inning saves in 2026 World Series. Aaron Ashby has pitched three scoreless innings in each of his first three postseason appearances, becoming the fifth player to record a three-plus-inning save in a series clincher since saves became an official stat in…
Brewers reach World Series
Milwaukee is off to the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Ashby's postseason dominance
Ashby recorded three scoreless innings in Game 4 to help Brewers past Padres.
Sutter's legacy
Bruce Sutter made a living out of multi-inning appearances with 100+ innings five times.
Ashby's historic save record
Ashby became fifth player to record three-plus-inning save in series clincher since 1969.
Ashby's postseason stats
Ashby has pitched 12.1 innings with zero runs in six postseason appearances.
Miller's comparison
Andrew Miller recorded 11.2 innings with zero runs in 10 relief outings in 2016.
Ashby's pitching mix
Ashby uses four pitches: two-seam fastball, curveball, changeup, and slider.
Ashby's curveball
Ashby's curveball drops 7.8 inches more than comparable curveballs.
Ashby's slider
Ashby's slider averages more vertical break than all but four qualified sliders.
Ashby's postseason record
Milwaukee has won 25 of 28 games where Ashby recorded more than three outs.
Ashby's career shift
Ashby converted from starter to reliever after left shoulder surgery in 2023.
Ashby's 2026 performance
Ashby has recorded more than three outs in 23 of 75 regular-season appearances.
Here's the gist
Aaron Ashby has pitched three scoreless innings in each of his first three postseason appearances, becoming the fifth player to record a three-plus-inning save in a series clincher since saves became an official stat in 1969.
