Brewers Win After Clinching Fourth Straight NL Central Title
Brewers Win After Clinching Fourth Straight NL Central Title
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Key Points
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William Contreras’ ninth-inning double and Christian Yelich’s two-out RBI single gave Milwaukee a 5-3 lead before Baltimore rallied to tie the game.
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Chad Patrick retired Baltimore in order in the bottom of the 10th to earn his sixth save, while Trevor Megill collected the win despite blowing the ninth-inning lead.
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Pete Alonso’s homer was his 38th of the season and raised his RBI total to 105; it was also his fifth home run in his past nine games.
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Garrett Mitchell has been a productive two-way contributor for Milwaukee, batting .268 with a .358 on-base percentage, .789 OPS, 11 homers and 65 RBIs in 134 games. His recent health concerns have also included May neck soreness and an episode of fluctuating blood sugar the previous Sunday.
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Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt was listed to return against Pittsburgh batting ninth; through his first 64 major-league games, he was hitting .273/.341/.369 with three homers and 13 stolen bases.
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their fourth straight National League Central title and beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 in 10 innings Reuters. Sal Frelick hit a go-ahead RBI single in the extra inning to seal the win. The Brewers have won eight of their last 10 games.
Brewers Rally From Late Deficit
Baltimore nearly stole the game in the ninth inning. The Orioles scored twice with sacrifice flies to tie it at 5-5. Milwaukee had led 5-3 after William Contreras doubled and Christian Yelich drove in a run Reuters.
Early Fireworks From Both Teams
Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer for Milwaukee early on. Baltimore answered back when Pete Alonso blasted his own three-run shot Reuters. That was Alonso's 38th home run this season. He has 105 RBIs and has hit five homers in his last nine games.
Orioles Waste Scoring Chances
Baltimore left 12 runners on base in the loss Reuters. Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo each collected three hits. The Orioles fell three games behind the final American League wild-card position.
Brewers Navigate Injury Concerns
Garrett Mitchell was scratched before the game due to left-neck tightness. He had also dealt with neck soreness in May. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt missed one game with illness but returned the next day. Through 64 major-league games, Pratt is hitting .273 with three home runs and 13 stolen bases Reuters.
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