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Jungmann shows ability, poise beyond years

The rookie right-hander had to battle his way through five hard-fought innings and escape a couple of early jams to keep the Brewers in the game. Overall, Jungmann scattered four hits and two walks and didn't allow a run on 91 pitches.

Although Milwaukee couldn't manage to score against the electric Jacob deGrom, Brewers manager Craig Counsell had plenty of praise for his young hurler.

"I thought he was good," Counsell said. "He had to work hard, especially in the first four innings. He made a good pitch to [Lucas] Duda when he had to, and he made a good pitch to [Michael] Cuddyer when he had to.