Meyer’s extended rest backfires in first start after All-Star nod

MILWAUKEE – It took just seven pitches – and two consecutive brushbacks – for it to become clear that Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer was off in Saturday’s 8-6 defeat to the Brewers at American Family Field. The 27-year-old Meyer, who has already surpassed his single-season career highs for innings and starts at the Major League level, was taking the mound after a career-long 10 days between starts. Miami had purposely used the All-Star break to give Meyer extra rest, skipping his last outing and making him unavailable to pitch in the Midsummer Classic. But Meyer allowed two runs in…