Brewers secure another victory, with Turang scoring the initial home run against the Pirates, marking their 10th consecutive win.
Milwaukee Brewers Extend Winning Streak to 25 Games in Thrilling 7-1 Victory Over Pittsburgh Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers continued their impressive form, extending their winning streak to 25 games with a convincing 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. This victory comes after the Brewers' 14-game winning streak was snapped on August 17, 2025, against the Cincinnati Reds.
In the last 34 games, the Brewers have been unstoppable, winning an impressive 29 of them. This stretch, which began on July 4th, has seen them post a remarkable 29-5 record. Since May 24th, they have an even more outstanding record of 53-17, making them one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball.
The game on Wednesday featured a pitching matchup between Paul Skenes for the Pirates and Peralta for the Brewers. This was the first meeting between Skenes and Peralta this season. Skenes, making his 16th start for the Pirates, had a season ERA of 1.94, while Peralta, making his 20th start for the Brewers, boasted a 3.03 ERA.
The scoring began in the third inning when Christian Yelich hit his 22nd home run of the season, followed by an unearned run scored due to a throwing error by Joey Bart. The error also allowed Joey Bart to hit his home run in the same inning. Sal Frelick and Brandon Lockridge each had an RBI single in the third, contributing to the Brewers' lead.
Jose Quintana, making his 361st career start, pitched six innings, allowing three hits. Grant Anderson and Shelby Miller combined to hold the Pirates without a hit in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings.
The game was highlighted by Brice Turang's first career leadoff home run, which set the tone for the Brewers' offensive onslaught. The final score of 7-1 saw the Brewers improve to 25-4 over the last 29 games, solidifying their position as one of the best teams in baseball.
With the win, the Brewers moved to 74-44 for the season. They will look to continue their impressive form in their next game, as Peralta will once again take to the mound for the Brewers.
In their pursuit of excellence, the Milwaukee Brewers showcased their prowess in Major League Baseball, extending their streak of victories in baseball to 29 out of their last 34 games, with an impressive 29-5 record since July 4th. Boasting a record of 53-17 since May 24th, they are undoubtedly one of the hottest teams in the MLB, as evidenced by their 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, their 25th consecutive victory.