Brewer's Player, Blake Perkins, Hits Two Homers in a 16-9 Victory over the Nationals, Accumulating 25 Hits in Total
Brewers Crush Nationals with 25 Hits, Blake Perkins Shines
The Milwaukee Brewers continued their impressive form, winning their 16th game in 20 as they outclassed the Washington Nationals 16-9. The Brewers' offensive firepower was on full display, with a season-high 25 hits in the game.
The big inning for the Brewers came early in the third, where they scored two runs. The runs were driven in by Monasterio's two-out, two-run double. William Contreras had a standout performance, recording five hits for the night. Notably, Contreras was joined by all nine offensive starters who had at least one hit and one run in the game.
Blake Perkins, who returned from injury in mid-July, continued his productive comeback stint. He hit a solo home run in the second inning and a two-run home run in the fifth. Perkins has now batted .281 with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs over 12 games played through early August.
On the mound, José Quintana pitched five innings, allowing two runs and striking out four. Brandon Woodruff will start for the Brewers in their next game against the Nationals, looking to build on his 2-0 record and a 2.01 ERA.
The Nationals trailed 16-4 before scoring five runs in the ninth inning. Jake Irvin, who has an 8-5 record and a 4.69 ERA, will start for the Nationals in their next game against the Brewers. Paul DeJong hit a home run for the Nationals in the third inning.
This victory marks the Brewers' most hits in a game since a 26-hit effort on Aug. 2, 2010, against the Chicago Cubs. The 25 hits are tied for the third most in Brewers history. The Brewers will look to continue their winning streak when they face the Nationals again.
The Brewers' victory over the Nationals was marked by a season-high 25 hits, a feat not achieved since their 26-hit game against the Chicago Cubs on Aug 2, 2010. Blake Perkins, who returned from injury, contributed to this offensive display by hitting a solo home run in the second inning and a two-run home run in the fifth, further bolstering the MLB team's baseball success.
