The Milwaukee Brewers completed a thrilling comeback victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, securing a 3-2 win in 10 innings and achieving their first-ever home sweep against the Dodgers in franchise history. The Brewers had previously swept the Dodgers twice, but both occurred on Los Angeles' home turf, in May 2012 and August 2017. This loss marks the Dodgers' sixth consecutive defeat.
Trevor Megill (2-2) of Milwaukee pitched a flawless top of the 10th inning, striking out Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, and Tommy Edman in quick succession.
In the bottom of the 10th, William Contreras led off with a deep fly ball to center field off Dodgers' reliever Kirby Yates (4-3), advancing automatic runner Sal Frelick to third base. Jackson Chourio then delivered the decisive blow, singling through the left side of a drawn-in infield, earning his first career walk-off hit and sending the Milwaukee crowd into a frenzy.
The Brewers forced extra innings with a dramatic ninth-inning rally. Pinch-hitter Andrew Vaughn singled off Tanner Scott with one out, driving in Isaac Collins from third base and putting runners on the corners. Scott managed to strike out Andruw Monasterio and induce a groundout from Frelick to end the threat and send the game into extras.
Dodgers' starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow made his return from the injured list, where he was sidelined with shoulder inflammation since April 27. He pitched five innings, striking out five while allowing one unearned run, two hits, and three walks.
Milwaukee's José Quintana delivered a solid performance, pitching six innings and allowing one run on two hits and four walks, while striking out four. He didn't allow a hit until Esteury Ruiz's two-out single in the fifth inning.
Turning Point:
The Dodgers broke a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning and had an opportunity to extend their lead later in the frame. However, Brewers reliever Nick Mears induced a groundout from Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded, preventing the Dodgers from capitalizing on the situation.
Key Statistic:
The Dodgers' current six-game losing streak is their longest since April 2019. During this slump, they have only managed to score a total of 11 runs.
Looking Ahead:
- Dodgers: The Dodgers will travel to San Francisco to face the Giants. The expected starting pitchers are Dustin May (5-5, 4.82 ERA) for the Dodgers and Logan Webb (8-6, 2.62 ERA) for the Giants.
- Brewers: The Brewers will return home to host the Washington Nationals. Quinn Priester (6-2, 3.59 ERA) is scheduled to start for Milwaukee, while Mitchell Parker (5-9, 4.72 ERA) will take the mound for Washington.
Game Summary:
- The Brewers showcased resilience and determination, battling back to secure a memorable victory and a historic series sweep.
- The Dodgers struggled to capitalize on opportunities, contributing to their ongoing losing streak.
- Both starting pitchers delivered quality outings, keeping the game close and competitive.
- Ultimately, the Brewers' late-inning heroics proved to be the difference, securing a significant win for the team and its fans.
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