Brewers dominate Mets 8-1; Dustin May exits with injury on first pitch
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the New York Mets 8-1 at Citi Field on August 26, 2026. Dustin May, who exited after one pitch due to a right scapula contusion, was replaced by Robert Gasser, who pitched 5.1 scoreless innings. The Brewers rallied for four runs in the second inning and added to their lead with strong offensive contributions, including a three-run home run from Brice Turang. Grant Anderson and Bryse Wilson closed out the game with 3.1 scoreless innings. Milwaukee improved their record to 82-54 and is under pressure with a tight schedule of 16 games in 16 days.
- •Dustin May exited with a shoulder injury after one pitch.
- •Robert Gasser entered as a substitute and earned his fifth win.
- •Brice Turang hit a three-run home run to boost the score.
- •The Brewers had 13 hits, led by Sal Frelick's 3-for-4 performance.
- •Milwaukee faces the Texas Rangers next at American Family Field.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers overcome Dustin May's early injury to rout the Mets 8-1
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers Crush Mets Despite May's Early Exit
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers take down Mets 8-1, but Dustin May exits with injury early
"Brice Turang hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch. The right-hander was replaced by lefty Robert Gasser (4-5), who earned the win by tossing 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball. May became the first major league starter to exit after one pitch since Pablo López with the Miami Marlins on July 2, 2021.
"After Dustin May exited on the game's first pitch, Robert Gasser’s heroic effort secured a seven-run win for the Milwaukee Brewers.
"Sal Frelick leads offense, Robert Gasser has clutch performance to guide Crew to victory
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:50 AMBrewers overcome Dustin May's early injury to rout the Mets 8-1
Brice Turang hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch. The right-hander was replaced by lefty Robert Gasser (4-5), who earned the win by tossing 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball. May became the first major league starter to exit after one pitch since Pablo López with the Miami Marlins on July 2, 2021.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:12 AMBrewers Crush Mets Despite May's Early Exit
After Dustin May exited on the game's first pitch, Robert Gasser’s heroic effort secured a seven-run win for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:05 AMBrewers take down Mets 8-1, but Dustin May exits with injury early
Sal Frelick leads offense, Robert Gasser has clutch performance to guide Crew to victory
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