—
Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Summary
Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill blew a save in the team’s 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Manager Pat Murphy defended Megill, saying the fans’ booing was unfair considering Megill’s past performance. Megill has struggled this season with a 14.40 ERA and 0-2 record in six games. The loss marked the Brewers’ sixth straight, their longest losing streak since 2023.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Megill’s struggles this season are a far cry from his 2022 performance, when he recorded 30 saves with a 2.49 ERA.
The fans’ booing was a classic “what have you done for me lately” reaction.
Murphy’s defense of Megill was a classic case of “he’s a human, not a machine.”
This one felt recognizable early, and the result wasn’t surprising by the end.
The manager’s acknowledgment of Megill’s struggles was a rare moment of honesty in the postgame press conference.
Original observation: The struggles of Megill and the Brewers’ losing streak are just a few “learning moments” in the long and grueling MLB season.
