TODAY’S SPORTS STAT — Brewers’ Davies closes in on obscure record

By JERRY TAPP

When Brewers pitcher Zach Davies takes the mound the next time, he could find himself at the top of a couple of team lists if he doesn’t pitch a complete game. Let me explain.

Davies is currently tied with Chuck Crim for most wins by a Brewers pitcher without a complete game with 33.  (Note: Of course if he ever pitches a complete game with the Brewers he will immediately come off the list).

Here’s a look at the Brewers pitchers who have the most wins without a complete game on their stat sheet:

33: Zach Davies, Chuck Crim

29: Dan Plesac

26: Manny Parra, Chris Narveson

25: Zack Greinke, Bill Castro

23: Marco Estrada, Chase Anderson

21: Bob Wickman, Mike Fiers, John Axford

20: Carlos Villanueva, Shaun Marcus, Jimmy Haynes

Davies will be making his 74^th career start for the Brew Crew on Saturday. His 73 starts for the Brewers without a complete game is second on the team list, one behind Manny Parra, who made 74 starts for the Brewers without a complete game.

Following are the Brewers pitchers who have 60 or more career starts with the team without a complete game.

74: Manny Parra

73: Zach Davies

70: Marco Estrada

62: Chris Narveson, Jimmy Haynes

61: Chase Anderson

For the record, the MLB record for most career wins without a complete game is 99 by Sparky Lyle. It’s not surprising that relief pitchers top this list. Lyle is followed by Kent Tekulve with 94, and John Franco and Don McMahon each with 90.

The MLB mark for most career starts without a complete game is 188 by Bud Norris. Second on the list is former Brewer Marco Estrada with 167 (he is tied with Tony Armas). Davies’ 73 career starts without a complete game currently ranks tied for 32^nd for this stat.

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