The Milwaukee Brewers continued their offensive surge on Saturday night, outslugging the Cincinnati Reds 13-9 at American Family Field. The win marks the Brewers’ fifth consecutive victory and solidifies their hold on first place in the National League.
Key offensive highlights
Garrett Mitchell led the attack with a solo home run and four runs batted in. Both William Contreras and Brice Turang added long balls, contributing to a total of 33 runs scored by Milwaukee in the first two games of the three‑game series.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised the collective effort, noting that the entire lineup produced and that the team faced quality pitching despite the high run total.
Pitching notes
Reliever Chad Patrick improved his record to 9‑4 after throwing 1 ⅓ innings in relief of Shane Drohan. For Cincinnati, starter Brady Singer surrendered eight runs over four innings and took the loss.
Looking ahead to the series finale, Milwaukee will start right‑hander Robert Gasser, who holds a 4‑5 record with a 4.43 ERA. The Reds will counter with left‑hander Chase Burns, who boasts a 15‑3 record and a 2.73 ERA.
Local impact
The victory adds to the Brewers’ strong home performance, energizing fans across Milwaukee and reinforcing the team’s position as a contender in the National League. The game was broadcast locally on 97.5 FM and 1360 AM WTAQ, with a pre‑game show beginning at 12:35 p.m.
Milwaukee’s continued success on the field provides a welcome source of community pride and entertainment, underscoring the city’s deep baseball tradition.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
