Jimmy Nelson just outdueled Clayton friggin’ Kershaw and pitched probably the best game of his entire career. He threw 101 pitches with 76 counted as strikes over eight shutout innings! Throwing strikes is important for Nelson as he’s been in trouble when he throws too many balls outside the zone. He allowed only five hits, no walks, and had 11 strikeouts against a powerful Dodgers lineup. You know what he didn’t get? A victory. The first-place Brewers lost in the 12th inning.
The home run in the ninth off Brewers closer Corey Knebel tied the game and prevented a win from going on Jimmy Nelson’s record.