Jul 7, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) reacts during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The duel of the season. Jacob deGrom and the Mets against Corbin Burnes and the Brewers. These two pitchers are All-Stars and NL Cy Young candidates. This pitching matchup was appointment viewing.
It lived up to the billing.
Despite both pitchers allowing runs in the first inning; a leadoff home run by Luis Urias off deGrom and then a double followed by a bloop single from Francisco Lindor off Burnes, this turned into quite the duel.