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Breaking down Aaron Ashby’s remarkable 2026 season

Aaron Ashby etched himself into Brewers lore with a historical postseason and was one of the leaders in Milwaukee’s run to a first World Series title. Here’s a breakdown of what happened in 2026 in the regular season and postseason…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:00 PM
Breaking down Aaron Ashby’s remarkable 2026 season
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Ashby set a single-season record with 18 consecutive scoreless relief innings during the 2026 postseason.
  • Ashby helped lead the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship against Tampa Bay.
  • He compiled a 3.12 ERA and 116 strikeouts over 89 1/3 regular-season innings in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Aaron Ashby played a pivotal role in the team's run to their first World Series title in 2026. Ashby delivered a historic postseason performance, breaking a single-season relief record with 18 consecutive scoreless innings across nine playoff appearances. Over that dominant playoff run against the Padres, Dodgers, and Tampa Bay, he allowed just five hits, walked three batters, and recorded 20 strikeouts while throwing 238 total pitches.

During the regular season, the left-hander posted a 3.12 ERA with 116 strikeouts over 89 1/3 innings across 75 games. Having matched his career high with 107 1/3 total innings pitched between the regular season and playoffs, the central question looking ahead to 2027 is how the 28-year-old reliever handles the heavy workload.

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