A Dominating Victory for the Brew Crew! 
What a day to be a Milwaukee Brewers fan! Our Brewers completely dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates, securing a massive 9-0 victory. From start to finish, the Brewers had the game firmly in their grasp, and our stellar lineup made sure we left no doubt about who rules the roost in the NL Central!
First Inning Fireworks! 
Starting off strong, Christian Yelich reached on an infield single and then Willy Adames blasted a double to center field, bringing Yelich home. Shortly after, Sal Frelick sent a single to left, driving in Adames. Just like that, we were up 2-0 at the end of the 1st inning.
Steady Pitching and Defensive Mastery 
Our pitching staff and defense were absolutely lights-out! The Pirates couldn't catch a break, with McCutchen, Hayes, and the rest of their lineup being shut down inning after inning. Whether it was striking out looking, grounded outs, or fly balls, our crew made sure no Pirate player crossed home. Kudos to our pitchers and infielders for keeping a clean sheet!
Mid-Game Additions 
In the 4th inning, Andruw Monasterio singled to center, then William Contreras doubled bringing Monasterio and Brice Turang home, putting us up 4-0! The 5th inning saw Rhys Hoskins crush a homer to left, making it 5-0. Our offense just wouldn't slow down!
Seventh and Final Push 
A fantastic 7th inning saw Frelick start things off with a double. A single from Monasterio brought Frelick home, adding another run making it 6-0. The final dagger came in the 8th inning when Adames hit a towering homer to left, bringing Jake Bauers and Chourio in as well, extending the lead to 9-0.
Closing It Out 
The Pirates were completely shut down in the 9th inning, with Reynolds, Joe, and Gonzales all being retired in order. Cheers to our bullpen for delivering a solid finish!
The Brewers executed a near-perfect game from both the mound and the plate today. A dominating performance like this sets a strong tone moving forward. Let's keep riding this wave, Brew Crew!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Brewers (July 11th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |