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Reds End Brewers’ 14-Game Win Streak With 10th-Inning Walk-Off

The sudden end to Milwaukee’s run underscores how heavy bullpen usage wore down relief arms before a five-game series at Wrigley Field

New York Yankees' Cody Bellinger reaches on a fielding error by St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Thomas Saggese allowing two runs to score during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Aug 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Dane Myers (54) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Milwaukee cemented itself as the best team in baseball with a 14-game winning streak.
Aug 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep and snapped Milwaukee’s franchise-record streak when Austin Hays delivered a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning for a 3-2 victory.
  • Brewers catcher William Contreras hit a two-run homer in the ninth to briefly put Milwaukee ahead after Jose Quintana and Andrew Abbott dueled through seven scoreless innings.
  • Milwaukee’s bullpen logged 7⅔ relief innings on Friday and 5⅔ on Saturday, leaving key arms taxed in the decisive extra frames.
  • Cincinnati extended its season-long run of 41 series without being swept, the longest in franchise history.
  • Despite the loss, Milwaukee maintains a commanding NL Central lead and will open a pivotal five-game set at the Chicago Cubs on Monday.