Brewers Chase Historic Winning Streak: Can They Tie Team Record Tonight?

By Oliver Wiener August 17, 2025 01:36

The Milwaukee Brewers stand on the precipice of history tonight, poised to tie the franchise’s all-time longest winning streak with their 15th consecutive victory. The Brewers currently hold a 14-game win streak the longest single-season streak in team history surpassing the previous mark of 13 straight wins set in 1987. Only a handful of teams in Major League Baseball history have managed to reach such heights in a single season, and Milwaukee’s relentless march has captured the imagination of baseball fans and analysts alike.

Saturday’s thrilling 6-5 extra-innings victory over the Cincinnati Reds epitomized the Brewers’ resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities. The game was a tug-of-war featuring dramatic defensive lapses from the Reds. Milwaukee’s utility player Andruw Monasterio emerged as the hero, delivering a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the 11th inning that extended the streak and set a new franchise record. “It’s an amazing feeling,” Monasterio said after the game. “I wasn’t ready for something like this, but when you’re in the moment, you just want to help the team win.” His clutch performance highlighted the depth and versatility that have become hallmarks of this Brewers squad.

The Brewers’ path to this point has been marked by not just power hitting and bullpen excellence, but remarkable comeback wins eight out of 14 victories have involved rallying from behind. Manager Pat Murphy has applauded his team's unyielding spirit. “This team never gives up. We've faced adversity each game and kept grinding. That attitude is what’s driving us,” Murphy remarked.

Milwaukee’s overall record now stands at 78-44, the best in Major League Baseball and a commanding nine games ahead in the National League Central division. Their dominance is clear not just in numbers but in performance metrics, including a pitching staff that lately set a franchise record by retiring 32 consecutive batters over two games. Quinn Priester and reliever Nick Mears have been instrumental in stabilizing the bullpen down the stretch.

The upcoming game against the Cincinnati Reds today offers the Brewers a shot to tie the all-time streak of 16 games held by the team spanning the 1986 and 1987 seasons a streak that began with three wins to close the 1986 campaign, followed by 13 to open the next. If Milwaukee extends its streak, it would not only cement this team as the hottest in franchise history but also make a strong playoff statement.

From the Reds’ perspective, defensive miscues have derailed their ability to quell the Brewers’ rallying efforts. Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s throwing error in the ninth inning and other misplays have repeatedly undermined their chances against Milwaukee’s aggressive offense. Cincinnati manager’s urgency to correct these mistakes will be critical in trying to halt the Brewers’ momentum.

As the Brewers prepare for tonight’s game, the city of Milwaukee and their fans across the country are buzzing with anticipation. Can they carry their season-long dominance one step further and create a winning streak for the ages? If recent games are any indication, this resilient Brewers team will fight tooth and nail to carve their names deeper into baseball history.

Tonight’s game promises high drama, stellar baseball, and a genuine historic milestone on the line Milwaukee’s chase for one of the greatest winning streaks in the modern era. Whether they tie or break the franchise record, the 2025 Brewers have already proven themselves a force to be reckoned with on the diamond. The baseball world will be watching closely as this remarkable run continues.