Friday night at American Family Field was a hit parade for the Milwaukee Brewers!
Brewers Light Up the Night
In a stunning display, the Brewers racked up a season-high 23 hits, cruising past the Chicago White Sox with a 12-5 victory. The win propelled them to a season-best 11 games over .500, standing at 34-23.
Yelich Shines Bright
Christian Yelich was the star of the show, notching his first five-hit game since 2019 and reaching his 300th career double. Yelich, along with eight other starters, had at least two hits. He also drove in five runs, lifting his average to .328 with an OPS of .970 by the end of the night.
- Five-hit game: Yelich's first since August 17, 2019.
- Career milestone: 300th double.
- Team effort: Eight starters with at least two hits.
Seventh Inning Surge
The Brewers’ offense exploded in the seventh inning, where they scored six runs off eight hits. It all began with Sal Frelick and Blake Perkins, who each blooped singles, setting the stage for Brice Turang’s game-tying single. William Contreras then knocked in the go-ahead run, and Yelich added two more with a check-swing double that just stayed fair.
- Big seventh inning: 12 batters came to the plate.
- Clutch hits: Turang, Contreras, and Yelich led the charge.
Overcoming Missed Opportunities
Despite struggling with runners in scoring position early on, the Brewers turned it around. They were 2-for-16 in such situations before the seventh but finished the game 9-for-27. Yelich acknowledged the team's resilience, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
- Early struggles: Missed key scoring chances.
- Resilience: Bounced back to capitalize later.
Brewers' Historic Night
Milwaukee’s 23 hits tied a franchise record for most in a home game. Frelick reached base a career-high five times, and Turang, Contreras, and Frelick each contributed three hits. This marked the fifth time in franchise history the Brewers notched at least 23 hits.
- Historic performance: Tied franchise record for home game hits.
- Key contributors: Multiple players with multi-hit games.
Manager's Praise
Manager Pat Murphy praised the team's tenacity, especially after a grueling series against the Cubs. He highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and effort throughout the game.
- Manager’s kudos: Murphy proud of the team’s persistence.
- Focus: Emphasis on playing all night with intensity.
Upcoming Matchups
The Brewers continue their series against the White Sox with two more games over the weekend:
- Saturday, 3:10 p.m.: LHP Robert Gasser (2-0, 1.96) vs. LHP Garrett Crochet (5-5, 3.68)
- Sunday, 1:10 p.m.: RHP Freddy Peralta (3-3, 3.61) vs. RHP Nick Nastrini (0-4, 9.92)
Broadcasts: TV on Bally Sports Wisconsin, Radio on AM-620.
The Brewers look to carry this momentum forward and continue their winning ways against the struggling White Sox, who hold the worst record in baseball at 15-43.
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