The Milwaukee Brewers overpowered the Pittsburgh Pirates 14–0 at American Family Field, extending their winning streak to 11 games and improving to a major-league-best 75–44. Paul Skenes, who entered with a 1.94 ERA, surrendered four runs in four innings, including Sal Frelick’s leadoff homer—the first first-inning run the rookie has allowed all season. Brice Turang added a 435-foot blast as the Brewers totaled five home runs in the rout. Milwaukee is now one victory away from triggering local chain George Webb’s longstanding free-hamburger giveaway, awarded whenever the club reaches 12 consecutive wins. The streak is the Brewers’ second of at least 11 games in the past month, making them the first National League team since the 1935 Chicago Cubs—and only the third MLB club in 90 years—to record multiple 11-game streaks in a single season. Manager Pat Murphy credited detailed, hitter-specific scouting reports for an offense that has scored 28 runs in its past two games and ranks as the National League’s most productive since June. The current surge began on 11 August when Isaac Collins’ walk-off homer beat the Mets; since then Milwaukee has outscored opponents 82–25. With the best record in baseball and a double-digit division lead, the Brewers’ focus now shifts to converting regular-season dominance into a deep October run.
After crushing Paul Skenes, the Brewers are exceeding all expectations on offense. This is one big reason why. https://t.co/62HdMN6zU4
#NLWest 2-way tie. 😱 #Dodgers #LetsGoDodgers #LetsGoGiants too WTFN
Last year at this time, Mark Shapiro preached "stability and continuity and making adjustments" amid a dismal season. Now, with the Blue Jays atop the AL East, there's "reciprocal" interest in that stability and continuity applying to him, as well: https://t.co/ChzA5Q2izK