Brewers' Matt Garza: Lasts four innings in season debut Monday

Garza (groin) lasted four innings en route to a no-decision Monday against the Reds, allowing four runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks. He struck out four.

Analysis:

Activated earlier in the day after recovering from his injury, Garza was a bit rusty in his season debut and needed 93 pitches to labor through four frames. He allowed a three-run homer to Scott Schebler in the third but was not charged for any of the tallies, since an Orlando Arcia error prolonged the inning, which perhaps played a part in his removal just four outs later. Garza will be leaned upon as a veteran on an otherwise inexperienced pitching staff and will hope to post a more effective performance in a favorable matchup against the Braves on Sunday.