First the really good news: tonight’s game ran 2:22, which is about as Buehrle-esque as you can get. We’ve had innings longer than that this season, both good ones and bad ones.
Next, the almost-good news: Dallas Keuchel was masterful, going seven innings on 97 pitches, giving up just one run on five singles and a walk, and ringing up 8 K’s. He had the top and middle of the Brewers’ lineup looking pretty damned ridiculous, getting Avi García to regress to what he hit like when he played for the Sox. And Codi Heuer was equally masterful in two innings of relief, perfect with three more whiffaroonies.