Brewers Stun Dodgers 2-0 as Priester Outduels Glasnow in LA Showdown

By Oliver Wiener July 21, 2025 09:43

The Milwaukee Brewers delivered a striking 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, highlighted by a compelling pitching duel in Los Angeles where Quinn Priester outshone Tyler Glasnow in a pivotal NL showdown. This win marked the Brewers' eighth consecutive triumph, underscoring their growing dominance in the National League and extending their winning streak to match their longest of the season.

Priester, the young right-hander for Milwaukee, silenced the Dodgers’ lineup over six masterful innings, allowing only three hits while striking out a season-high 10 batters on just 77 pitches. Remarkably, Priester struck out the side twice in both the first and fifth innings imposing his will with impressive command and poise. His performance not only supported the Brewers’ offense but also showcased his emerging stature as a frontline starter. Priester’s efficient six-inning effort was critical in containing the Dodgers, who managed just three hits and struggled to generate any consistent scoring threat.

Opposite Priester, Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow delivered one of his stronger outings giving up just one run and four hits while fanning six across six innings. Glasnow’s fastball reached 100 mph multiple times, signaling the fastball-command resurgence the Dodgers hoped for when acquiring him. Nonetheless, his efforts were overshadowed by the Brewers’ ability to capitalize on limited chances. The lone run against Glasnow came following a walk to Isaac Collins, who later scored on Caleb Durbin’s RBI double, epitomizing the tight margin in this pitchers’ duel .

The Brewers’ offensive spark came from Caleb Durbin, who not only drove in both runs but also electrified the crowd with a towering 410-foot home run to center field off Dodgers reliever Kirby Yates in the seventh inning. Durbin’s homer pushed the lead to an insurmountable 2-0 and was emblematic of Milwaukee’s opportunistic hitting against a typically stalwart Dodgers bullpen.

Dodgers’ attempts to mount a comeback fell short despite reaching scoring positions twice. Freddie Freeman’s deep double in the fourth inning was negated by a sharp double play, and an error in the sixth allowed Shohei Ohtani to reach base and steal second, but Mookie Betts struck out to end the threat. The Dodgers, who entered the game leading the NL West with a 58-40 record, have now lost eight of their last ten games, a troubling skid against strong opponents like the Brewers.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Glasnow’s outing, noting the right-hander’s rhythm and confidence after overcoming previous injuries. “He’s healthy, feeling confident. We’re better for it,” Roberts stated. Nonetheless, the Brewers’ Priester made the bigger splash. Milwaukee’s success was further ensured by All-Star closer Trevor Megill, who secured his 22nd save with a clean ninth inning to cap off the shutout.

Looking ahead, the Brewers will continue their pitching emphasis with Freddy Peralta on the mound Saturday, while the Dodgers will turn to Emmet Sheehan as they seek to end their slump. This win not only strengthens Milwaukee’s position just behind Chicago in the standings but adds psychological weight as they continue their season-long dominance over the Dodgers a storyline becoming increasingly significant for both teams competing in the tightly-contested NL.

In summary, Friday night’s game was a showcase of pitching brilliance, clutch hitting, and strategic precision, with Quinn Priester’s 10-strikeout gem giving the Brewers momentum and control over one of the NL’s top contenders. The Brewers’ ability to stymie the Dodgers’ offense once more makes this rivalry especially compelling as the season progresses.