Brewers' Streak: 14 Wins! Reds' Errors Gift Historic Victory!
The Milwaukee Brewers have etched their name in franchise history, achieving a remarkable 14-game winning streak! Their latest triumph came against the Cincinnati Reds in a nail-biting extra-innings affair, a game heavily influenced by defensive miscues from the Reds and clutch hitting from Andruw Monasterio.
Monasterio's pinch-hit, three-run home run in extra innings propelled the Brewers to a 6-5 victory on Saturday, marking their second consecutive game breaking the hearts of Reds fans. With a stellar record of 78-44, the Brewers stand tall as the best team in the major leagues.
Reds' Defensive Lapses Prove Costly
Cincinnati's defense faltered at crucial moments, ultimately contributing to their downfall. In the ninth inning, with a 2-1 lead, the Reds appeared poised for victory. However, a potential double-play ball hit by Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick took a dramatic turn when Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz committed a throwing error, allowing a run to score.
Reliever Emilio Pagán managed to limit the damage to just one run, striking out Anthony Seigler to end the inning. Unfortunately for the Reds, their offense failed to capitalize, remaining scoreless in the bottom of the frame, forcing the game into extra innings.
Extra Innings Chaos
The Brewers seized the opportunity in the 10th inning when William Contreras led off with a single. The chaos continued as Reds left fielder Jake Fraley misplayed the ball, resulting in an error and an injury to himself. Despite not recording any more hits in the inning, the error proved costly as the Reds managed to score only one run in the bottom of the 10th.
Adding to the Reds' woes, a Brewers sacrifice bunt in the 11th inning turned into a single when reliever Joe La Sorsa interfered with a throw from third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. While Noelvi Marte's home run in the bottom of the 11th narrowed the deficit, it wasn't enough to prevent the Brewers from securing their historic victory.
The Brewers' incredible streak began on July 30 against the Chicago Cubs, followed by dominant sweeps of the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, and Pittsburgh Pirates. They aim to extend their winning streak to an unprecedented 15 games on Sunday, seeking another sweep.