Brewers roar back from an eight-run hole to extend win streak, tie franchise record for consecutive wins in a season
Milwaukee erased an early eight-run deficit and rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-8, extending their winning streak to 13 games and tying a franchise mark for consecutive wins in a season. With the victory, the Brewers improved to 77-44, the best record in the majors.
The trouble started early against rookie Jacob Misiorowski, who was back from the injured list but staggered through the shortest start of his young career. The Reds jumped on him and reliever DL Hall for eight runs in the first two innings, dropping Milwaukee’s win probability to a season-low of 3.1%. From there, the Brewers didn’t allow a hit for the remainder of the game, getting a lift from a bullpen that steadied the ship with five hitless innings and nine strikeouts. The relief duo of Nick Mears, Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, Jared Koenig and Trevor Megill combined to shut the door after the early barrage.
Milwaukee’s offense woke up in a big way, starting with a five-run third inning that included another homer in the frame from Andrew Vaughn. Christian Yelich got the Brewers on the board with a solo homer in the second, then tied the game with an RBI single in the fourth and gave Milwaukee the lead with his second homer of the night in the sixth. Yelich’s big night came as he trusted a fun moment during the Players Weekend, swinging a Bob Uecker-themed bat.
According to MLB stats noted during the game, this was the largest comeback win on a streak of 13 games or more, underscoring Milwaukee’s resiliency and depth. The Brewers have already rewarded their fans with free burgers on the promotion and have now posted three different win streaks of at least eight games this season. They also hold a six-game lead for the best record in baseball and a nine-game edge in the NL Central, positioning them as a prominent force as the postseason approaches.
A promising sign for Milwaukee is the way the bullpen responded after a rough start, letting the lineup stay aggressive without worrying about the early deficit. The offense, which has been among the most productive over the last month, coupled with a shutdown late innings stretch, highlights why the Brewers are a team to watch as October nears.
Additional context and outlook:
– The comeback demonstrated the club’s depth and belief that no deficit is insurmountable, especially with Yelich heating up and the middle of the order providing power.
– The late-inning bullpen performance reinforced the strength of the pitching staff behind a young starter making his return, though the early innings will be a talking point for evaluating Misiorowski’s return from the IL.
– If Milwaukee can maintain this pace, the team projects as a serious postseason contender, leveraging its dominant record and strong division cushion to secure home playoff opportunities.
Summary for readers: Milwaukee overcame an eight-run first two innings deficit to win their 13th straight, tie a franchise record for consecutive wins in a season, and solidify their status as the team to watch as the postseason approaches. The combination of timely hitting, especially Yelich’s multi-homer night, and a shutdown bullpen turned a potential disaster into a signature victory that kept the Brewers rolling toward October with momentum and confidence.