Former Brewers pitcher Gio Gonzalez announces retirement

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Pitcher Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches during the first inning of Game Four of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2018 in Los Angel

Former Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez announced his retirement on Thursday with a post on his Instagram.

"My heart and my mind are finally at peace with my decision," said Gonzalez. "Here's one last tip of the cap."

In two years with Milwaukee, Gonzalez went 6-2 with a 3.20 ERA and was 1-1 during the team's playoff run in 2018.

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The 35-year-old finished his career with a record of 131-101 and a 3.70 ERA in 344 games.

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