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Brewers Overpower Nationals 8-2, Eye Series Sweep

Christian Yelich’s three-hit effort alongside Brandon Woodruff’s shut-down start has positioned Milwaukee for a sweep in Washington

Aug 3, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Aug 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Nick Mears celebrates defeating the Washington Nationals with catcher William Contreras (24) during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Milwaukee pounded out 15 hits to Washington’s two as Christian Yelich went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs in Saturday’s 8-2 victory
  • Brandon Woodruff spun six innings of one-hit ball with eight strikeouts, allowing two earned runs while improving his record to 3-0 against the Nationals this season
  • The Brewers have won five of their last six games and outscored Washington 16-4 over the first two contests of the series
  • Right fielder Sal Frelick departed in the fourth inning due to left knee soreness, prompting Milwaukee to reshuffle its lineup late in the game
  • Jacob Misiorowski is slated to start Sunday’s series finale at Nationals Park as the Brewers pursue their first sweep of Washington this season