MILWAUKEE -- In a stunning display of power hitting, Sal Frelick and Brice Turang both homered off Paul Skenes, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a decisive 14-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. This impressive win marked the Brewers' 11th consecutive victory, further solidifying their status as a dominant force in Major League Baseball.
The triumphant win pushed Milwaukee's record to an impressive 27-5 over their last 32 games, showcasing their exceptional performance this season. Alongside Frelick and Turang, Christian Yelich, Andrew Vaughn, and Caleb Durbin also contributed to the offensive onslaught, each hitting home runs and elevating the Brewers' standing in the league.
On the mound, Freddy Peralta delivered a stellar performance, pitching six innings of three-hit ball to secure his second consecutive win, improving his season record to 14-5. This victory not only highlights Peralta's skills but also underscores the Brewers' overall pitching depth and effectiveness.
The Brewers' current 11-game winning streak is noteworthy, as it marks the second time this season they have achieved such a feat. This streak is tied for the second-longest in the franchise's history. Furthermore, Milwaukee becomes the third team since World War II to have multiple winning streaks of at least 11 games in a single season, joining the ranks of Cleveland in 1954 and Toronto in 2015. Remarkably, they are the first National League team to achieve this since the 1935 Chicago Cubs.
On the other side, Skenes faced significant challenges during the game, allowing four runs and six hits over just four innings of work. This outing marks the right-hander's first loss since July 11 and the largest defeat in his career, surpassing an 8-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs earlier this season. Prior to this game, Skenes had gone an impressive 24 starts this season without permitting a first-inning run, a streak that ranks as the second-longest to start a season in MLB history.
Frelick ignited the scoring with a leadoff homer in the first inning, marking his ninth home run of the season. Turang followed suit with a solo shot in the fourth, extending the Brewers' lead to 3-0. Yelich added a two-run homer, his 23rd of the season, off Yohan Ramirez in the fifth, pushing the score to 6-0. In a dominant sixth inning, Vaughn capped off a six-run rally with a three-run homer, while Durbin contributed a two-run shot in the eighth inning against Pirates infielder Jared Triolo.
The Milwaukee Brewers lead the league with a remarkable 23 home runs in August alone, with six of those coming from Turang, who has now doubled his season total. This offensive firepower, combined with the Chicago Cubs' loss in Toronto, has allowed Milwaukee to extend their lead in the NL Central to 7 1/2 games, the largest margin in the majors.
The Associated Press contributed to this report, capturing the essence of a remarkable night for the Milwaukee Brewers as they continue their pursuit of a championship.
