By not trading Logan Henderson for Skubal, the Brewers were right
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • • sports
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 at Dodger Stadium, with right-hander Logan Henderson outpitching left-handed ace Tarik Skubal, whom the Brewers had considered acquiring at the trade deadline.
- Henderson delivered seven innings of three-hit, one-run ball with six strikeouts, showcasing consistency and poise in his 17th major league start, holding opponents to three or fewer runs each time.
- Despite a recent dip in velocity, Henderson rebounded with his fastest pitches of the season, including a 95.3 mph fastball against Shohei Ohtani, demonstrating his growth and resilience as a frontline starter.
- The Brewers ultimately decided against trading Henderson for Skubal, a choice vindicated by Henderson's strong performance and impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio, which ranks among the best in baseball this season.
- Henderson’s steady development and club control for five more years position him as a key asset for the Brewers, potentially surpassing Skubal’s impact in the postseason.
