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Christian Yelich rallies Brewers after Reds snap record-breaking streak 1 Aug 17, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) bats against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Christian Yelich rallies Brewers after Reds snap record-breaking streak

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Nathan Yasis | Last updated Aug 18, 2025 3:18 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers (78-44) have been on a tear, surging to the best record in Major League Baseball with dominant play throughout the summer. Their run of 14 straight wins ended Sunday in a 3-2, 10-inning setback to the Cincinnati Reds, yet the mood inside the clubhouse remained upbeat. Once trailing in the NL Central, Milwaukee now holds an eight-game cushion over the second-place Chicago Cubs. After the team walked back into the clubhouse following its first defeat of August, it was Christian Yelich who finally spoke up and cut through the silence.

“[Forget] it,” Yelich said after the defeat, swapping in a stronger expression. “Let’s come back and do it again tomorrow.”

The defeat followed a night when the Brewers extended their streak with a 6-5 comeback win over the Reds. They pulled even with two outs in the ninth and clinched it in the 11th as Andruw Monasterio stepped off the bench and crushed a three-run homer.

The Brewers 14-game run coming to a stop

Christian Yelich rallies Brewers after Reds snap record-breaking streak 2 Aug 15, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (10) high fives teammates after scoring on a two-run single hit by designated hitter Christian Yelich (not pictured) in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Brewers’ 14-game franchise-record winning streak came to a halt at Great American Ball Park. William Contreras launched a two-run homer in the ninth to put Milwaukee in front, adding to the string of unbelievable moments during their run. But the Reds clawed back to even the score in the bottom half before finishing the job with a walk-off in the 10th.

Milwaukee have pulled clear of the second-place Cubs in recent weeks, but with over a month left in the regular season, the race is far from over. If the Cubs plan to chase them down, they need to get going now. The two clubs open a five-game set at Wrigley Field on Monday, starting with a day-night doubleheader.

Christian Yelich rallies Brewers after Reds snap record-breaking streak 3 Aug 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andruw Monasterio (14) high fives teammates after the victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Reds mounted their first real chance against Myers, who has spent the year moving between the Majors and Minors while alternating between starting duties and bullpen work. Until then, he had been locked in. After the error allowed a runner to reach, he responded by forcing a flyout, giving him six outs in relief of Jose Quintana on only 24 pitches.

Christian Yelich has been enjoying a standout season, slashing .270/.347/.472 with a team-high 25 home runs and 86 RBIs. He has received strong support from several teammates, including centerfielder Jackson Chourio, who has launched 17 homers and driven in 67 runs, and catcher William Contreras, who has contributed 12 home runs and 59 RBIs.

Despite Sunday’s setback, the Brewers remain confident, entering Chicago on a high note with 29 wins in their last 34 games.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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