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Brewers Extend Winning Streak to 12 with 12-5 Victory Over Pirates

Milwaukee’s torrid August offense fueled a franchise-tying winning streak that activated George Webb’s free-burger giveaway

Aug 13, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) scores from second base agasint the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • William Contreras drove in four runs and Christian Yelich added three RBIs as the Brewers scored 12 runs to complete the sweep in Wednesday’s win.
  • Brandon Woodruff returned from injury with four scoreless innings while Pirates starter Mitch Keller surrendered eight runs over four frames.
  • Milwaukee has led all of MLB this month in home runs, on-base percentage and slugging, batting .323 in August to power its second double-digit streak in team history.
  • The victory pushed the Brewers to a major-league best 75-44 record and widened their NL Central lead as Pittsburgh dropped its fifth straight game to fall to 51-71.
  • George Webb confirmed that free burgers will be offered to fans after the streak hit 12, matching a club milestone last reached in 1987.