Brewers fall to Marlins 7-4 on July 27, 2025, getting swept after a late homer. Despite the loss from Brandon Woodruff, hope shines from a top-ranked farm system.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a tough Sunday at American Family Field. Watching the Brewers get swept by the Miami Marlins in a 7-4 series finale is a bitter pill to swallow, especially as a go-ahead homer in the late innings sealed the deal. The loss drops Milwaukee to 61-43 and into a tie for first in the NL Central, leaving a sour taste after a promising week. But just as the present felt bleak, a wave of good news from the farm system offered a powerful reminder that the future in Milwaukee is incredibly bright.
The Brewers' farm system now boasts six Top 100 prospects, tied for the second-most in all of Major League Baseball.
The game itself was a frustrating affair. Brandon Woodruff battled through six innings, striking out seven but ultimately allowing four runs and taking the loss. The game was within reach until the bullpen faltered in the eighth, surrendering a go-ahead three-run homer to Miami's Heriberto Hernandez that Milwaukee couldn't recover from. There were some bright spots offensively, with Sal Frelick continuing his hot hitting with a 2-for-4 day and Christian Yelich driving in a run, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Marlins, who completed the sweep with a four-inning save from Tyler Phillips.
Just as fans were lamenting the loss, reports surfaced confirming what many have suspected: the Brewers' farm system is elite. Now ranked among the deepest in the sport, Milwaukee boasts six Top 100 prospects, including standouts like Jacob Misiorowski, Cooper Pratt, and Jeferson Quero. The depth doesn't stop there. 2024 draftees Marco Dinges and Tyson Hardin are already pushing their way into the organizational top 20. The system's strength was on full display Sunday, as minor league arm K.C. Hunt tossed a six-inning gem. To top it all off, the Crew's new first-round pick, Fischer, officially signed his contract and was seen taking batting practice with the team, adding another jolt of excitement for the future.
While getting swept at home is never the goal, the Brewers remain in the thick of the playoff hunt, tied atop the division. This series serves as a stark reminder of the team's vulnerabilities, especially with the trade deadline looming. For now, fans can take solace in knowing that while the Crew battles for the division today, a wave of elite talent is preparing to carry the torch for years to come. It's time to shake this one off and get ready for the next series.
