Brewers Week In Review: Inching Towards October

[Kyle Ginsbach]

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Weekly Snapshot:
Record Last Week: 4-2 (Overall: 89-55)
Run Scored Last Week: 33
Runs Surrendered Last Week: 20
Standing: 1st in NL Central (6.5 GA 2nd place CHC)

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Game 138 (9/1) | PHIL 10, MIL 8
Game 139 (9/3) | MIL 6, PHIL 3
Game 140 (9/4) | PHIL 2, MIL 0
Game 141 (9/5) | MIL 5, PIT 2
Game 142 (9/6) | MIL 4, PIT 1
Game 143 (9/7) | MIL 10, PIT 2
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Transactions:
09/05/25 - Placed RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list with back tightness. (Retroactive to September 2, 2025)
09/05/25 - Recalled RHP Carlos Rodriguez from AAA Nashville.
09/03/25 - Placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL sprain. (Retroactive to September 2, 2025)
09/03/25 - Selected the contract of RHP Joel Payamps from AAA Nashville.
09/01/25 - Activated SS Joey Ortiz from the 10-day injured list.
09/01/25 - Signed free agent 2B Luis Urías to a minor league contract.
09/01/25 - Recalled RHP Craig Yoho from AAA Nashville.
09/01/25 - Sent 3B Oliver Dunn outright to AAA Nashville.

Breakdown / Highlights
Monday marked the final game before Milwaukee had its first scheduled off day in over two weeks, but it also began a series between two of the best teams in the National League. It was the Phillies that were swept at the hands of the Brewers the last time the two teams met, and on Labor Day, they knocked off the Crew for the first time. It was a slugfest, as despite an early 5-0 Milwaukee lead, the Phils stormed back for a 10-8 win after beating up on the Brewers' pen.

After the much-needed rest day on Tuesday, the Brewers evened the series. Jose Quintana turned in another efficient start in Brewers blue, hurling 6.1 innings and allowing 3 runs. That was enough for the Brewer offense, which plated five runners in the first with recording an out. Philadelphia then won the penultimate game on Thursday, getting shut down by Ranger Suarez and the Phillies' bullpen. The final score in that game was 2-0.

Onto Pittsburgh, the Brewers found themselves with Quinn Priester toeing the slab for game one. And like they’ve done in his past 17 appearances, Milwaukee found a way to win. Jake Bauers drove in the 2 runs for the lead in the sixth, and some insurance late in the game led to a 5-2 final.

The Brewers captured the series on Saturday, as once again Jake Bauers provided a 2-run spark, this time with a homer. Jackson Chourio added a 2-run blast of his own, and on the pitching side, Brandoon Woodruff dazzled. Woody went six innings of scoreless baseball, striking out eight and picking up the win.

On Sunday, two highly hyped pitching prospects dueled. The Miz, naturally, was on the bump for the Brewers, while Bubba Chandler took the mound for the Pirates. Unfortunately for Chandler, an offensive explosion happened in front of him. Milwaukee teed off on the young pitcher, tallying 10 runs in the 10-2 victory.

Looking Ahead:
September 8, 2025 – Brewers @ Rangers – 7:05 PM CDT
September 9, 2025 – Brewers @ Rangers – 7:05 PM CDT
September 10, 2025 – Brewers @ Rangers – 1:35 PM CDT
September 12, 2025 – Cardinals vs. Brewers – 7:10 PM CDT
September 13, 2025 – Cardinals vs. Brewers – 7:15 PM CDT
September 14, 2025 – Cardinals vs. Brewers – 1:10 PM CDT

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