Victory at Home! 
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What an electrifying game at home against the Washington Nationals! The Milwaukee Brewers certainly kept us on the edge of our seats and ultimately came out on top with a thrilling 6-5 victory. Let's recap this heart-pounding game full of highs and lows. A Slow Start, But Hope Springs Eternal
Things started a bit slow for our Brewers in the first few innings. Despite a promising start from Sal Frelick and Jackson Chourio reaching base, the Nationals quickly took the lead in the second inning with a solo homer. Our guys stayed resilient, thanks to Christian Yelich's patience at the plate, earning us a much-needed walk in the 2nd inning. We faced some stumbles but knew it was only a matter of time before the tide would turn in our favor. 
Taking Control & Securing the Win
When the 4th inning rolled around, Chourio and William Contreras capitalized on their opportunities with crucial hits, and Andrew Vaughn brought them home, giving us a 3-2 lead. The back-and-forth continued into the 8th inning when the Nationals snuck in a homer to regain the lead at 5-3. 
In the bottom of the 9th, the Brewers stepped up and refused to be bested. Chourio's infield single set the stage. With Yelich drawing a walk and Vaughn smacking a double to bring the score to a nail-biting 5-5, the energy was electric. Enter pinch-runner Andruw Monasterio and pinch-hitter Jake Bauers, setting up Caleb Durbin for his pivotal single to right. Monasterio scored the winning run, sending the fans into a frenzy and securing another win at home for our boys!


Final Thoughts
It was a game of great plays and strategic moves. Kudos to Brice Turang for smart baserunning and to our bullpen, notably Anderson, for keeping us steady. Today's game is what Brewers baseball is all about: relentless spirit, combined team effort, and never giving up. Go Brewers! 

Let's go and keep this momentum rolling into the next game!

Scoreboard for Nationals @ Brewers (July 12th, 2025)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 |