MILWAUKEE — It took seven starts, but Mark Rogers of Orr’s Island finally got his first major league win.
Jonathan Lucroy hit two home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers scored eight runs in the fifth inning Monday night to rally for a 9-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Rogers (1-1), who has started five games this season, pitched five innings, giving up five hits and three earned runs while recording seven strikeouts. He walked three.
“It’s been a long time coming,” Rogers said. “Tonight wasn’t my best effort of the year. But the offense was excellent. They picked me up today and the bullpen came in and really shut them down. It was a good win.”
The Brewers trailed 3-1 when Rogers left the game after the top of the fifth.
“It’s a crazy game. Coming out behind, I wasn’t expecting to get the win,” he said. “The way our offense played in the fifth inning was incredible.”
The win for Rogers came after Brewers manager Ron Roenicke indicated before Monday’s game that Rogers soon may be shut down for the season due to him nearing his innings limit.
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