Burnes (5-4) earned the win over Baltimore on Wednesday, allowing two hits and striking out nine batters over eight scoreless innings.
Burnes was dominant in the outing, allowing just a pair of singles while racking up 14 whiffs and nine punchouts. He received plenty of run support to garner his first win since May 12. While Burnes' overall numbers this season aren't quite up to par with those of his previous three campaigns, he's been steady with eight quality starts over 13 appearances. Over his past three outings, the right-hander as posted a 1.71 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB across 21 frames.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Strikes out seven in no-decision
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Burnes did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks across six innings in a 5-4 victory over Cincinnati. He struck out seven.
Burnes' night was likely done anyways, but he was tossed after the final out of the sixth for arguing balls and strikes with the home plate umpire. The right-hander needed 100 pitches (59 strikes) to get through six frames and recorded a season-high four walks, which likely played into his frustration with the strike zone. After allowing 10 runs over his first two starts, the 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner has posted a 2.83 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 60:23 K:BB over his past 10 appearances (60.1 innings). Burnes will look to make it three straight quality starts next time out, which is tentatively scheduled during a three-game set versus Baltimore.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Settles down after shaky first
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Burnes did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over seven innings during a 3-1 loss to the Giants. He struck out eight.
Despite allowing a first-inning run, Burnes still completed seven frames, his most since pitching an eight-inning shutout against Arizona on April 11. The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner allowed 10 earned runs over his first two starts of 2023, but he's been better since then, posting a 2.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 53:19 K:BB over his last nine appearances (54.1 innings). The right-hander will look to maintain his strong play next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for the opener of a four-game set in Cincinnati.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Serves up four homers in loss
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Burnes dropped to 4-4 in Monday's 12-2 loss to Houston after allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings.
Burnes gave up a career-worst four home runs in the outing, so his final stat line could have been much worse. The Astros tagged him for a pair of solo shots -- all of which traveled over 400 feet -- in each of the second and fifth frames, and he gave up another run on a groundout in the fourth. Burnes had a streak of four straight quality starts snapped in the loss, and his season ERA jumped to 3.97. While that number isn't disastrous, it's a significant drop-off after the right-hander posted an ERA of 2.94 or better each of his previous three seasons.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Takes loss despite quality start
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Burnes (4-3) took the loss against St. Louis on Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings.
Burnes wasn't at his best Wednesday -- the eight hits against him were the most he's given up so far this season, and he yielded more than two earned runs for the first time since early April -- but he still managed to pitch effectively over six frames to notch his fourth straight quality start. However, the Brewers were unable to push any runs across the plate, resulting in their ace falling to 4-3 on the campaign. Burnes' numbers this season are quiet by his recent standards, especially in terms of strikeouts, as his current 8.0 K/9 would be the lowest of his six-year MLB career.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Pitches six scoreless innings
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Burnes (4-2) earned the win Friday over the Royals, giving up two hits and four walks while striking out seven over six scoreless innings.
The four walks were a season worst for Burnes, but the rest of his line was excellent. This was his second scoreless outing in eight starts this season. The right-hander has a 3.35 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB through 45.2 innings in 2023. He's lined up for a road start in St. Louis next week.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Takes second loss of season
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Burnes (3-2) took the loss Friday, allowing five runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks over six innings against San Francisco. He struck out five.
Burnes was victimized by a couple of Milwaukee's defensive miscues, leading to an undeserved loss. The right-hander now sports a 1.13 WHIP on the season, and he hasn't given up more than two earned runs in any of his last five starts. The 28-year-old is tentatively slated to face the Dodgers at home in his next start.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Earns third win of season
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Burnes (3-1) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over six innings against the Angels. He struck out five.
The right-hander produced his second quality start of the season Saturday, and he has a 1.85 ERA across his past four outings after he surrendered 10 runs in his first two starts of the season. Burnes' numbers are starting to normalize after the rough start, and he has a 4.01 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB across 33.2 frames this year. The 28-year-old is tentatively slated to face San Francisco on the road in his next start.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Settles in after rocky start
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Burnes did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Red Sox after allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out five.
Burnes needed 48 pitches to get through the first two innings and got the Brewers into a quick 3-0 hole. He settled in after that, allowing just two base runners the rest of the way. Burnes mentioned after the game that he was not bothered by the pec issue that forced him out of his last start but seemed to battle through some command issues during the outing. Aside from his one outstanding performance against the Diamondbacks, Burnes has been pretty underwhelming for the price tag he was going for in drafts. The 28-year-old now sports a 4.55 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 22:10 K:BB over 27.2 innings. His strikeouts aren't happening as frequent as years past and his walks have crept up. He'll look to get back in the win column in a projected matchup against the Angels next weekend.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Checks out fine in side session
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Burnes (pectoral) threw a bullpen session Friday without issue, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
This comes after a successful light side session Wednesday. Burnes tweaked his left (non-throwing) pectoral muscle Monday versus the Mariners but is expected to take the mound for his normal turn in the rotation Sunday against the Red Sox. It appears the Brewers avoided a major scare here.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Cleared for next start
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Burnes (pectoral) is listed as the Brewers' probable starter for Sunday's game against the Red Sox at American Family Field.
Burnes' inclusion on the Brewers' weekend pitching schedule confirms that he checked out fine after throwing a bullpen session Wednesday. The right-hander exited his start in Monday's win over the Mariners with a left pectoral strain, but his removal looks to have been mostly precautionary in nature. Through four starts on the season, Burnes is 2-1 with a 4.76 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 22.2 innings.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Will likely make next start
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Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Burnes' (pectoral) throwing session Wednesday "went well," and the right-hander is on track to make his next start Sunday versus the Red Sox, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Burnes said he was already feeling better the day after being pulled from his start in Monday's win over Seattle with a left pectoral strain. Now that he's had no issues throwing just two days after suffering the injury, Burnes looks as though he'll be ready to start this weekend. The 28-year-old righty holds a 1.35 ERA and 0.60 WHIP with 11 strikeouts across 13.1 innings in his last two appearances.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Penciled in to start Sunday
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Burnes (pectoral) is still scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Burnes left his start against the Mariners on Monday with a left pectoral strain, but the right-hander is scheduled to play catch Wednesday and still listed as the probable starter against Boston. There's still a chance that the 28-year-old misses the outing, but it appears as though Burnes has avoided a significant injury at this stage.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Playing catch Wednesday
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Burnes (pectoral) will play catch Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Burnes said Tuesday that he's feeling much better after being pulled from Monday's start with a strained left pectoral muscle. More will be known regarding his status for his next scheduled start Sunday against Boston after he plays catch, but the 28-year-old ace remains very confident he won't miss his next turn.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Dealing with minor pec strain
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Burnes suffered a left pectoral strain in Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners but is hopeful that he'll be able to make his next start, which will likely fall Sunday versus the Red Sox at American Family Field, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Per McCalvy, the early read from the Brewers is that Burnes' pectoral strain is a minor one, but the team will monitor the situation closely over the next few days. Before exiting with a trainer after throwing 85 pitches Monday, Burnes was able to pick up his second win of the season after striking out three over 5.1 innings of one-run ball. His status will likely be updated over the next few days in advance of this weekend's series versus the Red Sox.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Exits with apparent injury
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Burnes exited Monday's game against the Mariners in the sixth inning with the trainer, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Julio Rodriguez flew out to center field on Burnes' 85th pitch of the night and Burnes immediately motioned to the dugout that he needed to come out of the game. Burnes gave up one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out three in 5.1 innings, and he left with a 4-1 lead over Seattle.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Gets hit around in '23 debut
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Burnes (0-1) gave up four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings during Thursday's loss to the Cubs.
Burnes started off solid through two innings Thursday, but then allowed four runs in the third inning, which proved to be all that Chicago needed to secure the win. Burnes' three strikeouts also ties his career low (in a start) and adds to an uncharacteristic outing for the former NL Cy Young Award winner.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Draws second straight Opening Day
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Burnes will start Opening Day versus the Cubs on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
For a second straight year, Burnes will make an Opening Day start at Wrigley Field, with Marcus Stroman toeing the rubber for the other side. Although Burnes has been locked into a heated contract negotiation with the Brewers this offseason, it's unlikely that it'll affect his play on the mound. The right-hander produced a 2.94 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 243 strikeouts over 202 innings over 33 starts in 2022 and is one of the very best pitchers in the league.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Cruises in third spring start
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Burnes threw 29 pitches over four scoreless innings in Monday's spring game. He allowed just one hit, hit a batter and posted a 5:1 K:BB in the outing.
Burnes gave up a couple earned runs in his first two exhibition outings, but he was locked in Monday, allowing just three runners to reach base. He has not officially been named the Opening Day starter for the Brewers, but expect him to be on the mound when they kick off the regular season March 30 against the Cubs.
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Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Throws three scoreless innings
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Burnes did not factor into the decision Wednesday and did not allow a baserunner with five strikeouts over three innings against Arizona.
Burnes finished 2022 without allowing a run in back-to-back outings; however, his final 13 starts were not up to his usual standard as he allowed at least four earned runs on five occasions. The right-hander followed up his 2021 NL Cy Young Award with a 2.94 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 243:51 K:BB in 202 innings, with the strikeouts and innings totals representing career highs.
