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William Contreras cranks a go-ahead two-run home run to left-center field, scoring Anthony Seigler to give the Brewers a 2-1 lead
The Reds' Austin Hays hit a walk-off single after William Contreras delivered a dramatic go-ahead homer for the Brewers, ending Milwaukee's run.
The Reds beat the Brewers on Sunday, ending Milwaukee's winning streak at 14 thanks to an Austin Hays walk-off.
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SB Nation on MSNBrewers’ 14-game winning streak ends after 3-2 loss in extra innings
The Brewers finally saw their sensational winning streak end after another extra-innings affair resulted in a 3-2 loss to the Reds. After a pitchers’ duel defined much of the game, William Contreras provided a last-minute home run to renew their comeback hopes, but Cincinnati prevailed in the 10th inning.
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Milwaukee’s recent streak calls to mind the Brewers’ 1987 season, which was quite a roller coaster
The Milwaukee Brewers have captured attention with their 14-game winning streak. This impressive run brings back memories of the Brewers' 1987 season, when they started with a 13-game winning streak.
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Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44). The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4. For the second straight inning, Woodruff opened with a walk.
William Contreras drove in four runs, Christian Yelich drove in three and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
And yet, oddsmakers still aren’t quite sold on the Brew Crew being the best team in the league. Despite this unbelievable run, Milwaukee still has the third-best odds (+400, FanDuel Sportsbook) of winning the National League pennant behind the Dodgers (+210) and Phillies (+380).
William Contreras led the Brewers with a 5-hit night in a 25-hit rout of the Nationals, setting a season-best mark for Milwaukee.
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Cubbies Crib on MSNJameson Taillon's dazzling return gives Cubs hope and flexibility down the stretch
Jameson Taillon returned to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night with a dominant start against the Brewers, right when the North Siders needed it.