Kyle Harrison Strikes Out 12, Proving Giants' Mistake
WHO:
MLB.com - Kyle Harrison, left-hander, currently plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB.com - Zack Minasian, general manager of the San Francisco Giants.
MLB.com - Rafael Devers, player for the Boston Red Sox.
MLB.com - Jake Bauers, player for the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB.com - Willy Adames, player for the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB.com - Pat Murphy, manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB.com - Michael Holmes, senior director of amateur scouting for the Giants.
MLB.com - Ron Wotus, special assistant to baseball operations for the Giants.
MLB.com - Gary Pettis, new third-base coach for the San Francisco Giants.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Kyle Harrison struck out 12 batters, matching his career high, in a game against the San Francisco Giants, contributing to the Brewers' 8-3 victory.
MLB.com - Harrison's scoreless streak was snapped at 23 innings during the game.
MLB.com - The Giants' current record is 23-38, placing them last in the National League.
MLB.com - Harrison has a 1.57 ERA, which is the fifth best in the majors.
MLB.com - The Giants' starting rotation has a combined ERA of 4.94, with none of the starters having an ERA lower than 4.22.
MLB.com - Kyle Harrison struck out 12 batters in a game against the San Francisco Giants.
MLB.com - Harrison achieved a career-high of 12 strikeouts in the game.
MLB.com - The Brewers won the game against the Giants with a score of 8-3.
MLB.com - Harrison has a record of 7-1 with a 1.57 ERA through his first 11 starts with the Brewers.
MLB.com - The Giants have a current record of 23-38.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
MLB.com - Kyle Harrison grew up in Danville, California, and played high school baseball at De La Salle High School.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The trade that sent Kyle Harrison to the Brewers occurred last June.
MLB.com - Harrison had a scoreless streak of 23 innings before it was broken in the game.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Giants traded Harrison to acquire Rafael Devers from the Red Sox, who is owed more than $220 million over the remainder of his contract, which runs through 2033.
MLB.com - The Giants traded Kyle Harrison to acquire Rafael Devers from the Red Sox.
MLB.com - The Giants felt they had sufficient young pitching options at the time of the trade.
HOW:
MLB.com - Harrison changed his arm angle and added a changeup, which contributed to his improved performance.
MLB.com - Harrison reached double-digit strikeouts by the fourth inning of the game.
MLB.com - The Brewers have a reputation for developing pitchers effectively.
(UPDATED June 3, 2026 16:30 UTC)
In a standout performance, Kyle Harrison struck out 12 batters, matching his career high, as the Brewers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8 to 3, although his impressive scoreless streak of 23 innings came to an end during the game. Currently, the Giants hold a record of 23-38, placing them last in the National League, while Harrison boasts a remarkable 1.57 ERA, ranking fifth best in the majors. The Giants had traded Harrison to acquire Rafael Devers from the Red Sox, who is under contract for over $220 million through 2033, and Harrison's recent success can be attributed to his adjustments in arm angle and the addition of a changeup.
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(UPDATED June 3, 2026 08:41 UTC)
Kyle Harrison, a left-hander for the Milwaukee Brewers, struck out a career-high 12 batters in a game against the San Francisco Giants, leading the Brewers to an 8-3 victory. With this performance, Harrison improved his record to 7-1 and boasts a 1.57 ERA through his first 11 starts. The Giants, who traded Harrison to acquire Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, currently hold a record of 23-38.