Milwaukee continued its dominant season on Friday night, beating Cincinnati 20‑0 and securing at least a wild‑card berth in the National League. The victory highlighted the Brewers’ potent offense and solidified their position as the league’s top team.
Offensive fireworks
Garrett Mitchell delivered the night’s first grand slam of his career, capping an eight‑run fifth inning. Mitchell finished 3‑for‑5 and finished the game with four home runs, joining William Contreras, Bryce Turang and Jake Bauers in the home‑run club.
Turang added a three‑run blast, his 18th of the season, while Bauers launched a 412‑foot two‑run shot, his 25th. Contreras contributed a three‑run homer in the eighth inning after catcher‑turned‑pitcher Jose Trevino entered the game.
Pitching performance
Veteran right‑hander Dustin May (7‑9) worked six innings, allowing just two singles to rookie Sal Stewart. He and reliever Garrett Stallings combined for a two‑hit effort, with Stallings closing the game and earning his first save.
Milwaukee’s defense backed the pitching staff, recording a season‑high 23 hits while limiting the Reds to just eight runs on nine hits in a brief two‑inning appearance by Andrew Abbott (6‑11).
Implications for the standings
The win pushes the Brewers to a 92‑56 record, giving them a ten‑game cushion over second‑place Chicago in the NL Central. Their magic number to clinch the division title stands at four, underscoring how close they are to securing the top spot.
With the playoff berth locked in, Milwaukee can now focus on fine‑tuning its roster for the postseason, while the Reds look to regroup after a tough loss.
Looking ahead
Next up, the Reds will start right‑hander Brady Singer (6‑13, 5.03 ERA) on Saturday. The Brewers have yet to announce their next starter, leaving fans eager for the upcoming matchup.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
