Brewers Deliver Dominant Win

Milwaukee rides a big offensive night and strong pitching to blank Pittsburgh as the NL Central race widens.

Brewers Crush Pirates 14-0 to Extend Win Streak

Milwaukee rolled to a 14-0 victory over Pittsburgh as Sal Frelick and Brice Turang homered off Paul Skenes. Freddy Peralta (14-5) worked six innings of three-hit ball to earn the win, helping Milwaukee push its run in late-season form. The Brewers improved to 27-5 in their last 32 games and extended their winning streak to 11, the second-longest in franchise history this season.

Yelich, Vaughn and Caleb Durbin also went deep for Milwaukee, with Turang adding his 12th homer and Frelick his ninth. Yelich's two-run shot in the fifth made it 6-0, and Vaughn capped a six-run sixth with a three-run blast. Durbin added a two-run homer in the eighth, completing the lopsided night. Milwaukee’s power spanned the lineup as the team moved 7.5 games ahead of the Cubs in the NL Central after Toronto’s loss, the largest cushion in the majors.

The Pirates were blanked on four hits and never mounted a serious threat, while Skenes suffered his first loss since July 11. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff is expected to start for Milwaukee in the series finale, while Mitch Keller takes the mound for the Pirates.

Milwaukee’s 14-0 drubbing highlights a season-long pattern: the Brewers win with a deep lineup, reliable pitching, and timely power. The night showcased offensive balance, with home runs from leadoff frequency to middle-of-the-order threats, and a six-inning start from Peralta that kept the Pittsburgh bats quiet. It also reinforces the team’s ability to win big when their pitching keeps opponents under wraps. For Pittsburgh, the result underscores a need for more consistent run production and a sharper approach against Milwaukee’s arms.

In the wider picture, Milwaukee is building a narrative of sustained momentum. The eight-week surge in August, led by Turang’s surge in power and Yelich’s steady presence, could shape the division race if the pattern holds. The Pirates face a tougher stretch to climb back into the chase, and this game may linger as a marker of how far Milwaukee’s roster depth can carry them when August turns into September.

Highlights

Milwaukee looks to keep the pressure on in a crowded division as September approaches.