The Milwaukee Brewers have stormed into serious playoff contention with a dazzling 10-game winning streak, culminating in a tight 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 20. This run not only ties them with the Chicago Cubs atop the NL Central but also signals an unexpected surge from a team many pegged as “average Joes” at the season’s start.
In Sunday’s nail-biter at Dodger Stadium, the Brewers clawed back from an early 3-0 deficit to sweep the defending World Series champions for the second time in two weeks, finishing 6-0 against Los Angeles this season a first since the St. Louis Cardinals accomplished it in 2006. Isaac Collins proved pivotal, delivering a clutch two-run single in the sixth inning that broke a 4-all tie and secured the lead for good. Reliever Abner Uribe then closed the door, retiring MVP candidate Mookie Betts with the bases loaded for his sixth save, preserving Milwaukee’s flawless record against the Dodgers this season.
The Brewers’ resilience is reflected in their knack for close games seven of their 10 wins during this streak have come by one or two runs illustrating an ability to perform under pressure. “We’re battling together every inning, every pitch,” said Brewers manager Matt Thompson. “It’s not always pretty, but our guys find a way to get it done. That’s what championship teams do.” Veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman’s exit for Los Angeles due to a wrist contusion added drama, highlighting the Brewers’ ability to capitalize amid opponent adversity.
Statistically, Milwaukee has been the hottest team in baseball since late May, posting a stunning 34-12 record, the best in the majors during that span. Their offense has combined power with patience, while the pitching staff has allowed an average of just 2.57 earned runs per game over the last 10, holding opponents to a collective .278 batting average across that stretch. Brandon Woodruff, poised to start Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, has been a key figure, boasting a 2.61 ERA and 18 strikeouts in limited innings this season.
This surge catapults the Brewers into a first-place tie with the Cubs and Detroit Tigers (all 59-40), tightening the NL Central race. Just over a month ago, Milwaukee trailed the Cubs by 6.5 games, illustrating the team’s rapid rise. Contrarily, the Dodgers have stumbled, losing 10 of their last 12 and struggling particularly on defense, which the Brewers exploited with multiple costly errors in their final matchup.
The pressing question now: how far can this hot streak carry the Brewers? Analysts note that maintaining a 10-game winning streak is rare, but Milwaukee’s balanced roster marked by clutch hitting from guys like Andrew Vaughn and reliable pitching depth provides a strong foundation. “We’ve got a group that believes in each other,” said outfielder Christian Yelich. “Winning breeds confidence, and we feel like we can keep this going.”
Their upcoming series against the Mariners in Seattle will be a serious test. The Mariners hold a respectable 27-22 home record and possess several offensive weapons, including slugger Cal Raleigh. Yet the Brewers’ statistical edge in run prevention and recent dominance fuels optimism that their streak could extend beyond 10 games.
As the calendar turns deeper into July and the playoff race intensifies, Milwaukee’s hot streak serves notice: they’re not merely contenders; they might be the team no one wants to face in October. The blend of timely hitting, sturdy pitching, and unyielding determination suggests this run could become the defining chapter of their 2025 campaign. For now, Brewers fans can savor the thrill and dare to dream just how far this streak might go.
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