BRANDON WOODRUFF NEWS

Smoak, Brewers snap 4-game skid, beat Bauer, Reds 4-2

Justin Smoak homered and drove in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers cooled off Trevor Bauer and snapped a four-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Thursday Woodruff (1-2) was tagged with the loss in Thursday's loss to Minnesota, throwing five innings and allowing two runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three.

Impact Woodruff retired the first six batters he faced but ran into trouble in the third inning when a triple and a single accounted for the first run against him. He gave up six more hits between the fourth and fifth frames but managed to escape without yielding any additional run thanks to an outfield assist and a double play. The right-hander came back out for the sixth but was pulled after allowing the first two runners to reach base, one of which eventually came around to score. Collectively, Woodruff allowed a season high in hits (nine) while tallying a season-low three strikeouts and failing to get through six innings for the third straight start. He'll look to rebound in a home appearance against Cincinnati on Tuesday.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Berríos, Twins take series from Brewers with 7-1 win

José Berríos pitched one-hit ball over six scoreless innings with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate in his major league debut, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins b...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Berrios scheduled to start for Twins against Brewers

The Minnesota Twins host the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escapes with no-decision Woodruff didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 win over the Cubs, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander tossed four scoreless innings but got tagged in the fifth, and Woodruff exited the game in line for a loss before Christian Yelich bailed him out with a three-run blast in the sixth. Woodruff threw 86 pitches (59 strikes), and his inefficiency continues to limit his ability to record wins despite a strong 3.16 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB through 25.2 innings over five starts. He'll next take the mound Wednesday in Minnesota.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich three-run homer lifts Brewers past Cubs, 4-3

Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the major league-leading Chicago Cubs 4-3

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodruff, Brewers to take on Chatwood, Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish takes no-hitter into 7th, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2

Yu Darvish took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his third straight dominant start, and the major league-leading Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday n...

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Only gets through four Sunday Woodruff allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Sunday.

Impact The Reds made Woodruff work; he needed 30 pitches to get through the first inning and 91 pitches to get through four. He has a sparkling 26:5 K:BB in 20.1 innings this season, so his believers are looking pretty smart early on even though Woodruff still sits with just one win through four starts. Up next is a road matchup against the Cubs, who stuck Woodruff with the loss Opening Day.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Cincinnati

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeSclafani , Suarez pace Reds past Brewers, 4-1

Anthony DeSclafani allowed two singles over six scoreless innings and Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run homer to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-decision in quality start Woodruff didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox, allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander was in control through five innings, but Eloy Jimenez rocked him for a game-tying homer in the sixth. Woodruff continues to sparkle to begin 2020, and his 1-1 record doesn't reflect his 2.08 ERA or 21:3 K:BB through 17.1 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column Sunday in a home start against the Reds.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito expected to start for the White Sox against Brewers

The Chicago White Sox visit the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu, Moncada HR; White Sox spoil Brewers home opener, 6-4

José Abreu hit a tying, two-run homer in the seventh inning, Leury García scored on a wild pitch in the eighth and Yoan Moncada added a solo shot in the ninth to lift the Chicago W...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominates Pirates Woodruff (1-1) struck out 10 batters over 6.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's victory over the Pirates. He allowed just one hit and walked only one batter in the contest.

Impact Woodruff was absolutely dominant Wednesday, ceding only an infield single in the first inning and allowing just one batted ball to even reach the outfield. He served up a two-run homer to the Cubs' Ian Happ on Opening Day but has otherwise kept the opponent off the scoreboard over his first two starts of the season.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff dominates as Brewers silence punchless Pirates 3-0 Milwaukee's Brandon Woodruff allowed one hit and struck out 10 while working into the seventh inning as the Brewers beat the struggling Pitt...

JULY 30, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Woodruff dominates as Brewers silence punchless Pirates 3-0

Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff allowed one hit and struck out 10 while working into the seventh inning as the Brewers beat the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodruff expected to start for Brewers at Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frazier hits go-ahead homer in 8th, Pirates edge Brewers 8-6

Adam Frazier hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for an 8-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Woodruff shows promise, but his Opening Day doesn't... The Brewers were held to three hits and didn't provide much help for Woodruff on Opening Day.

JULY 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0

Kyle Hendricks finished a three-hitter after new manager David Ross gave him one more batter, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in opener Woodruff (0-1) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings in a loss to the Cubs on Opening Day.

Impact This was by no means a bad performance, though Woodruff did only induce seven swinging strikes on 85 pitches. His offense provided him no support. Hopefully the Milwaukee bats will wake up by the time Woodruff's next turn comes around Wednesday in Pittsburgh, as that would seem like a prime spot for a win.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago opens 2020 season against Milwaukee

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for opening day

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS