Former MLB All-Star Shelby Miller makes first start with Missions

Shelby Miller pitches for the San Antonio Missions on Thursday at Wolff Stadium. - photo by Joe Alexander
Shelby Miller pitches for the San Antonio Missions on Thursday at Wolff Stadium. – photo by Joe Alexander
Veteran major league pitcher Shelby Miller struggled as the starting pitcher for the San Antonio Missions on Thursday at Wolff Stadium.

The 28-year-old right-hander pitched two innings and allowed two runs (both in the first inning) with three hits, two strikeouts and four walks.

The Missions beat the Nashville Sounds 5-3 to sweep the four-game series and win their eighth straight.

Miller pitched in the majors for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. He was released by the Rangers earlier in July and signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He appeared in 18 games for the Rangers this season, starting eight and recording a 1-3 record with an 8.59 ERA.

Miller was an All-Star with the Braves in 2015. He had Tommy John surgery in 2017 and missed most of the 2018 season.