Milwaukee Brewers News & Notes 05/16/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 25-17 record after securing their seventh win in eight games. Over the last 24 hours, the club used a controversial eighth-inning rally to defeat the Minnesota Twins 3-2. Meanwhile, the minor league system experienced two dramatic extra-inning victories.

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MLB Game Recap

Milwaukee edged the Twins 3-2 at Target Field. The victory was fueled by a two-run eighth inning. An interference call on Royce Lewis allowed the tying run to score. Recalled starter Coleman Crow was effective. He pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 hits, and gave up 1 earned run. Crow walked none and struck out 3 batters. He did all of this on 68 pitches, 49 of which were strikes. After his performance, the bullpen took over. Aaron Ashby earned the win. Trevor Megill pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. This occurred after Jake Bauers delivered a go-ahead RBI double.

Standout Performer

Aaron Ashby made history as the major leagues’ first eight-game winner this season. In 2.0 innings of relief, Ashby allowed one run on four hits. He recorded one strikeout and zero walks on 23 pitches (16 strikes). He navigated a tough seventh inning to keep Milwaukee in position for the late comeback. His perfect 8-0 Record as a primary reliever is impressive. He is on pace to challenge both the Brewers franchise and MLB statistical win records.

Key News & Notes

The Brewers reshuffled their pitching staff on Friday, recalling RHP Coleman Crow from Triple-A Nashville and optioning LHP Brian Fitzpatrick. Additionally, LHP Rob Zastryzny was sent to Nashville on a rehab assignment as he nears a return. There was also positive news for Brandon Woodruff. He reported feeling good after a 25-pitch bullpen session on Thursday. He is slated to throw again on Monday.

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Farm Report

  • Triple-A Nashville Sounds: Ethan Murray delivered a walk-off single. He also earned the pitching win in a 4-3, 11-inning victory over the Iowa Cubs.
  • Double-A Biloxi Shuckers: Mark Coley II excelled in the game. He went 3-for-5 and hit a 106-mph, 395-foot grand slam in the 11th inning. This impressive hit secured a 9-7 win over the Montgomery Biscuits.
  • High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers: Josiah Ragsdale went 2-for-3 with his 15th stolen base of the season. However, Wisconsin was shut out 9-0 by the South Bend Cubs.
  • Single-A Wilson Warbirds: Yannic Walther launched a three-run home run in a 5-1 win over Hill City. Reliever Perry supported the win with six strikeouts in 3.0 perfect innings.
  • ACL Brewers: CJ Hughes went 2-for-3 with a home run. He also scored two runs in a 17-8 loss to the ACL Guardians.

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