The Milwaukee Brewers secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, finishing a perfect 6-0 season record against the defending World Series champions. With the win, the Brewers extended their winning streak to 10 games, the team’s longest run since 2021.
Abner Uribe sealed the game in dramatic fashion, retiring Mookie Betts with the bases loaded in the ninth. It marked Uribe’s sixth career save and his second of the year. Betts lined out to center field, ending the Dodgers’ hopes of a comeback.
Los Angeles has now lost 10 of its last 12 games.
Shohei Ohtani gave the Dodgers early hope with a two-run homer, his 34th of the season. But Milwaukee answered back with a key hit from Isaac Collins in the sixth inning. Collins broke a 4-4 tie with a two-run single off reliever Lou Trivino. The line drive to center field came with two outs and ultimately decided the game.
Milwaukee’s offense took advantage of three defensive mistakes by the Dodgers. Third baseman Tommy Edman overthrew first base, Esteury Ruiz missed a cutoff throw, and Andy Pages misplayed a liner to center. All three errors occurred with two outs and allowed three runs to score, erasing a 3-0 Los Angeles lead.
Jose Quintana (7-3) earned the win for Milwaukee, pitching six innings and giving up four runs. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw allowed five hits and three runs, two of them earned, in just over four innings of work.
Ohtani was a bright spot for Los Angeles. In addition to his home run, he will take the mound in the Dodgers’ next game. Ruiz also hit his first home run as a Dodger, adding to the early offensive push.
Freddie Freeman left the game in the sixth inning after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch. There was no immediate update on his condition.
The Brewers have been dominant since late May. They are now 34-12 since May 25, the best record in Major League Baseball during that stretch.
Looking ahead, Milwaukee will send right-hander Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 2.61 ERA) to the mound on Monday night in Seattle as they look to keep the streak alive.
The Dodgers will face Minnesota next, with Ohtani (0-0, 1.00 ERA) set to pitch as he continues to contribute on both sides of the ball.
The Brewers’ sweep shows they are a serious contender this season. Their strong pitching, timely hitting, and ability to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes have pushed them to the top of the standings. As the season continues, all eyes will be on Milwaukee to see if they can keep their momentum going.