Brewers Achieve Historic 14-Game Winning Streak
Cincinnati – The Milwaukee Brewers have officially set a franchise record with 14 consecutive wins, achieving this remarkable feat on Saturday. As has been the trend lately, it wasn’t exactly straightforward.
The Brewers, who lead the major leagues, secured their latest victory against the Cincinnati Reds, winning 6-5 in 11 innings. This new record surpasses the 1987 team’s previous mark of winning their first 13 games at the start of the season.
They’re looking to extend this winning streak on Sunday in the final matchup of the series against Cincinnati.
Historically, the Brewers’ longest overall winning streak stands at 16 games, comprised of the last three games of 1986 and the first 13 in 1987.
On Friday night, it seemed like their winning run might be in jeopardy as they trailed. However, they rallied, overcoming a 7-2 deficit and defeating the Reds 10-8 after scoring nine unanswered runs.
Once again, the Brewers faced challenges on Saturday, but they demonstrated tenacity for the second time within 24 hours.
“That’s an incredible feeling,” said Monasterio, who sported the number 14. “I wasn’t prepared for what 14-14 would mean.”
Monasterio was clearly getting ready for something significant.
“(Manager) Pat Murphy asked me to prepare three or four times,” the 28-year-old infielder noted. “It was the fifth time I was asked to be ready during the game. He even asked me the seventh time. I was like, ‘Of course, I’m ready.’ But I didn’t think it would play out like that.”
Milwaukee’s starter, Quinn Priest, humorously mentioned an undefeated season in his youth but added, “It’s not the same kind of fun, I’d say.”
Priest highlighted how the Brewers capitalize on the opportunities presented by their opponents.
“We’ve been given chances, and certainly, when those extra opportunities arise, we tend to make the most of them,” he stated. “When it’s time to step up, we really do.”
The Brewers jumped out to an early lead after scoring two runs with a double in the second inning. The Reds responded with a solo homer to take a 2-1 lead in the sixth, thanks to Kebryan Hayes and Spencer Steer.
In a twist of fate, a slow error by Cincinnati’s shortstop Ellie de la Cruz allowed Milwaukee to equalize in the ninth, making it 2-2.
Milwaukee took the lead in the 10th after Anthony Saigler scored, thanks to an error by left fielder Jake Flaley.
However, Cincinnati tied it again in the bottom of the 10th with an RBI double from Hayes.
In the end, the Reds inadvertently assisted the Brewers in maintaining their streak, as Milwaukee scored a three-run homer in the 11th inning.
Cincinnati managed to narrow the gap with a sacrifice fly from Santiago Espinal and a ninth homer of the year from Noervi Marte.
Yet, Milwaukee secured the victory when reliever Nick Mears made a catch along the warning track in right field, signaling the end of the game and the continuation of their winning record.
Currently, Milwaukee holds a strong position with a record of 78-44, placing them well above .500 and a nine-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. In the broader National League, they hold an eight-game advantage over the Eastern leader, the Philadelphia Phillies.
