Brewers Blank Mariners: Woodruff’s Gem Extends Hitless Streak

By Oliver Wiener July 24, 2025 12:25

Brandon Woodruff delivered a masterful performance on July 21, 2025, helping the Milwaukee Brewers extend their winning streak to 11 games with a dominant 6–0 victory over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Woodruff’s six innings of two-hit shutout ball not only silenced the Mariners’ offense but also propelled the Brewers to become one of only two MLB teams to reach 60 wins this season, joining the Detroit Tigers in that accomplishment.

Woodruff (2-0) needed only 62 pitches to work through six innings, allowing just two singles and walking none while striking out five. This outing marked Woodruff’s third start of the season after missing all of 2024 due to shoulder surgery. His efficient and effective presence on the mound is a major boost for Milwaukee’s rotation as they enter the crucial second half. Discussing his approach, Woodruff highlighted the value of pitch efficiency: “My goal was to attack the zone and keep the pitch count down so I could give the bullpen a rest. It felt good to be sharp and help the team keep the momentum going.”

Seattle starter George Kirby was nearly untouchable through the first five innings, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth before the Brewers broke through. Joey Ortiz’s one-out single in the sixth ended Kirby’s bid for history and ignited a pivotal rally. Milwaukee proceeded to send eight batters to the plate that inning, plating four runs that proved decisive. William Contreras opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly, followed by RBI singles from Christian Yelich and Isaac Collins, and an RBI double by Jackson Chourio, who finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

The Brewers padded their lead further in the eighth inning against left-hander Brandyn Garcia, making his major league debut. With two runs scored that inning one on an infield throwing error Milwaukee’s offense continued to pressure the Mariners, who now have lost six straight games.

Manager John Schneider praised Woodruff’s outing and the team’s timely hitting: “Brandon gave us an outstanding start. When the offense got rolling in the sixth, it was the kind of inning you dream of. Everyone contributed, and that’s been the story of this streak.”

Milwaukee’s hitting depth was on full display, with contributions from several players who took advantage of Seattle pitching struggles. Christian Yelich, reaching base multiple times, crossed the plate twice, while Ortiz and Collins provided clutch RBI hits. The Brewers’ balanced attack and stout defense combined to keep the Mariners off the scoreboard.

This win puts the Brewers at 60–40, two victories shy of tying the Minnesota Twins’ 13-game winning streak, the longest in MLB this season. It also solidifies Milwaukee’s position atop the National League Central and sets an optimistic tone for their playoff push.

Looking ahead, 2025 All-Star rookie Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 2.81 ERA) is scheduled to start the second game of the series against the Mariners’ Logan Gilbert (2-3, 3.39 ERA), providing another opportunity for Milwaukee to maintain control of this crucial series.

In summary, Brandon Woodruff’s gem and the Brewers’ explosive sixth inning were key factors in their commanding 6–0 shutout of the Mariners. Woodruff’s dominant pitch count management and the lineup’s clutch hitting powered an 11-game winning streak that energizes Milwaukee’s playoff hopes and cements their reputation as one of MLB’s hottest teams heading into the summer’s second half.