Brewers Dominate Nationals with a 9-3 Victory! 
What a game, Brewers fans! Our Milwaukee Brewers made us proud with an assertive 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. Let's dive into the game recap and relive those key moments together!
Strong Start in the First Inning 
It didn't take long for us to get on the scoreboard. Though the top of the first inning was relatively uneventful with the Nats going three-up, three-down, it was our turn to shine in the bottom half. After Brice Turang and William Contreras got out, Christian Yelich smacked a double to right field. Willy Adames followed up with a ground-rule double that drove in Yelich, putting the Brewers up 1-0 early.
Third Inning Surge 
The third inning was a real treat. William Contreras blasted a solo home run to center, and then errors by the Nationals allowed Willy Adames and Sal Frelick to score. By the end of this inning, we held a commanding 4-1 lead.
Adames and Mitchell Shine in the Fourth Inning 
Jackson Chourio drew a walk to start off the inning, then Garrett Mitchell hit a towering homer to center, driving in Chourio. Shortly after, Willy Adames singled to right, driving in William Contreras who had been walked. By now, the scoreboard read 7-2 in favor of our Brewers!
Lockdown Pitching 
Our relievers were lights out tonight. Kudos to Rea, Milner, and Payamps for shutting down the Nationals’ lineup. They didn’t allow the Nats to gather any momentum after their initial runs. This stellar effort ensured the Nats were kept quiet throughout the latter half of the game.
Adames Caps Off the Night with a Bang 
In the bottom of the 8th, Brice Turang singled and proceeded to steal second base. Willy Adames then stepped up and sent a monstrous homer to left-center, extending our lead to an invincible 9-3.
Closing the Deal 
The top of the 9th was the final nail in the coffin for the Nationals. Yepez, Ruiz, and Vargas all struck out swinging, sealing our 9-3 victory.
What a ride, Brewers fans! Our team delivered in all aspects tonight - pitching, hitting, and defense. Let’s keep this momentum rolling! Go Brew Crew!
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Brewers (July 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |