Priester allowed eight hits, walked three and struck out just two in his first bad start since joining the Brewers. He still has a solid 3.79 ERA after this one, but his 13/12 K/BB in 19 innings is discouraging. He should stay in the rotation and face the Cubs next time out, but if he struggles again, he could get bumped when Brandon Woodruff is activated.

Priester didn’t give up much hard contact, but he did walk four, which resulted in a pair of runs when combined with the four singles. He has a 1.93 ERA in three starts for the Brewers, but his rotation spot could be in jeopardy once Brandon Woodruff is activated. He’ll keep trying to add to his case to stick around against the Cardinals this weekend.

The 24-year-old right-hander struck out four batters during the outstanding outing. He carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning where he exited after allowing a leadoff double to Gleyber Torres. Priester generated seven swings and misses on 84 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 24 percent. Through two starts with the Brewers he holds a terrific 0.90 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and an 8/5 K/BB ratio over 10 frames. Even with reinforcements coming to the Brewers’ rotation, they’re going to find a spot for Priester if he continues to pitch like this. His next test will come on Monday against the Giants in San Francsico.