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Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16) celebrates with Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) after their game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals

Following a quiet trade deadline in which Milwaukee added just two bats — catcher Danny Jansen and outfielder Brandon Lockridge — questions loomed over the Brewers offense heading into August. But in Friday’s 16–9 win over the Washington Nationals — marking the fourth time this season Milwaukee has scored 15 or more runs in a game, the most in MLB — the Brewers put together one of the most explosive offensive showcases in franchise history.

Despite a rest-heavy lineup — with Sal Frelick, Brice Turang and Isaac Collins on the bench, and Jackson Chourio placed on the injured list with a hamstring strain — the Brewers erupted for a 25-hit night, tying for the third-most hits in a single game in franchise history.

Catcher William Contreras led Milwaukee, setting a new career high with five hits, including a two-run home run in the seventh. Outfielder Blake Perkins notched a milestone of his own, launching two solo home runs for his first multi-homer game in the majors — his first two home runs of the season.

Every Brewers starter recorded at least one hit, marking the eighth time Milwaukee has accomplished that feat this season — the most in MLB. Five players — Contreras, Andrew Vaughn, Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio and Joey Ortiz — each recorded three or more hits.

One of Vaughn’s hits was a two-run home run — his fourth in the last six games — continuing a torrid stretch at the plate. Since joining Milwaukee, he’s slashing .386/.448/.772 with six home runs and 24 RBI in just 17 games.

Despite a depleted lineup and a quiet trade deadline, Milwaukee's offensive explosion highlights manager Pat Murphy’s understanding of the talent on his roster.

Taylor Bretl

Taylor Bretl writes about Major League Baseball with a focus on the Milwaukee Brewers. He is founder of Around the Globe Baseball. 

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