What a Thrilling Win for the Brew Crew!
Hey, fellow Brew Crew fans! Last night's game against the Cubs was a rollercoaster of emotions, but in the end, our beloved Brewers clinched the win!
Let’s dive into how it all went down at American Family Field. A Slow Start with a Strong Finish
The Cubs grabbed an early lead with a solo homer by Cody Bellinger in the 1st, setting a tense mood. But our guys were just warming up! By the bottom of the 2nd, we turned the game around with Gary Sánchez's sacrifice fly bringing Willy Adames home, followed by key hits from Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz, and Blake Perkins, putting us in the lead 3-1.
Brewers Hold the Line
Our pitchers then held the fort impressively. Despite a tying game in the 7th inning, thanks to Seiya Suzuki's two-run homer, the spirit of the Brewers was unbeatable. The nail-biting 7th ended with a crafty steal and scoring by Perkins, showing why every play counts.Sánchez Seals the Deal
Moving into the 8th tied at 4-4, the tension was palpable. However, Gary Sánchez stepped up big time with a monstrous two-run homer, making it 6-4 for the Brew Crew! This blast was nothing short of a game-changer, giving us the late lead.
Closing It Out
In the 9th, Peguero came in to close, and close he did! Despite a single from Dansby Swanson, the Cubs couldn't overcome our lead. Wisdom grounded out to end the game, and just like that, the Brewers snagged a victory from our division rivals!Final Thoughts
As a Milwaukee Brewers fan, you've gotta love this outcome. It was a game full of ups and downs, but in true Brewers fashion, they fought hard and got the W. Big props to Gary Sánchez for his game-winning homer and the whole team for a fantastic effort. On to the next one, and let's keep this momentum going! Go, Brewers!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Brewers (May 30th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |