The Milwaukee Brewers achieved a remarkable milestone on Saturday night, securing their 14th consecutive victory, a new franchise record. Their historic win came at the expense of the Cincinnati Reds, who struggled defensively throughout the game.
Monasterio’s Heroics Shine
In a tense extra-inning showdown, it was Andruw Monasterio who delivered the decisive blow for Milwaukee. Coming off the bench, Monasterio launched a pinch-hit, three-run homer that propelled the Brewers to a thrilling 6-5 victory.
Defensive Blunders Cost the Reds
The Reds appeared poised for victory as they entered the ninth inning with a 2-1 lead. However, a critical defensive miscue by shortstop Elly De La Cruz allowed a run to score after a ground ball from Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick. This error shifted the momentum and allowed the game to extend into extra innings.
Late-Game Drama
Despite a valiant effort from Reds reliever Emilio Pagán, who managed to limit the damage in the ninth, the Reds were unable to capitalize in their half of the inning. Moving into extras, the Brewers took advantage of another Reds error when left fielder Jake Fraley mishandled a single from William Contreras, allowing Milwaukee to score first in the 10th.
Reds Fight Back, but Fall Short
Although the Reds managed to bring the game within one run after a home run from Noelvi Marte in the 11th, they could not overcome their earlier mistakes. Milwaukee’s victory marked their second consecutive heartbreaking win over Cincinnati, extending their winning streak to 14 games.
Looking Ahead
The Brewers, now holding a league-best record of 78-44, aim to continue their winning streak on Sunday against the Reds. Milwaukee’s José Quintana is set to take the mound against Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott, with a chance to secure an unprecedented 15th straight win.
Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.
