The Milwaukee Brewers put on a show this weekend, making critics go silent about the team not acquiring a power bat at the trade deadline. Altogether, they scored 38 runs over three games, collected a franchise record 56 hits over that span, and managed to repeat rare history by going undefeated against the Washington Nationals this season.
With a sweep of the Nationals this weekend, the Brewers managed to sweep the season series against Washington, going 6-0. This marks the sixth time in franchise history, and the first time ever against the Nationals, that they have swept a season series (minimum six games) against a team.
It also is the second time this year that the same feat has been accomplished. The other team Milwaukee swept earlier this year is the Los Angeles Dodgers, also going 6-0. With the organization having been around for over 50 years, it’s incredible to see a rare piece of history being accomplished twice within a short period of time.
In early September, the Brewers will have the opportunity to accomplish a 6-0 sweep against a third team this season. Currently, Milwaukee is 3-0 against the Philadelphia Phillies, and they play their final three games September 1, 3, and 4th at American Family Field.
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