The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 26-18 record and sit 1.5 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. In the past 24 hours, the club lost a close 5-4 series finale to the Minnesota Twins. They narrowly missed a three-game road sweep.
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MLB Game Recap
Milwaukee fell 5-4 at Target Field on Sunday as the Twins avoided a sweep. Starter Robert Gasser, recalled from Triple-A, surrendered two earned runs on three hits over four innings (4.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 79 pitches) before yielding to a bullpen where Grant Anderson (1.2 IP, 1 ER) and Jake Woodford (1.0 IP, 1 ER) allowed deciding runs. The turning point arrived in the fifth inning. Ryan Jeffers launched a tiebreaking solo home run off Anderson. The Brewers could not overcome this lead, even with a late ninth-inning RBI single from Jake Bauers. Milwaukee struggled with efficiency, leaving 11 runners on base and going 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position.
Standout Performer
Christian Yelich (1-for-5, HR, RBI, R) returned to the lineup. He immediately provided a power boost. It was his first game since May 12. His 397-foot solo blast in the fifth inning tied the game at 3-3, coming off the bat with a 105.7 mph exit velocity and a 29° launch angle. Yelich successfully navigated the game following a month-long absence due to groin and back stiffness. This signals he is ready to anchor the heart of the order again.
Key News & Notes
The Brewers officially recalled left-hander Robert Gasser from Nashville. He will fill Sunday’s rotation spot. Meanwhile, Brandon Lockridge (10-day) and Brandon Woodruff (15-day) remain on the injured list. Christian Yelich’s return was the headline move. The team remains without center fielder Jackson Chourio for defensive stability. He shifted to left field during Sunday’s contest.
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- Triple-A Nashville Sounds: Eddys Leonard (1-for-4, RBI) delivered a walk-off single. This secured a 4-3 win over the Iowa Cubs. The victory extended Nashville’s winning streak to seven games.
- Double-A Biloxi Shuckers: Mike Boeve (2-for-4, HR, RBI, R) homered. The team faced a 7-4 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits. Meanwhile, top prospect Jesús Made added a two-run double.
- High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers: Game against the South Bend Cubs was Postponed due to weather.
- Low-A Hill City Howlers: Handelfry Encarnacion (2-for-4, 2B, 2 R) stood out. The team lost 7-4 to the Wilson Warbirds. The staff gave up four runs in the first inning.
- Rookie: ACL Brewers no game scheduled
Looking Ahead
Milwaukee heads to Wrigley Field today to open a pivotal three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. Brandon Sproat (1-2, 5.75 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Brewers against Shota Imanaga, with first pitch set for 6:40 PM CST.
Yelich going deep in his first game back is a huge relief for the offense. They are heading into a battle for first place. What do you think?
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