Freddy Peralta flirts with a no-hitter and Jackson Chourio homers as the Brewers crush the Nationals 8-1 for their 7th straight win. Read about the win & draft pick.
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What a time to be a Milwaukee Brewers fan. The big league club is absolutely rolling, capping a perfect homestand Sunday with their seventh consecutive victory to reach a season-best 16 games over .500. As if that wasn't enough, the organization immediately turned its attention to the future on Monday, injecting a major dose of power into the farm system with their first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. It’s a dual-track success story showing a franchise firing on all cylinders.
From a 425-foot Jackson Chourio blast to a first-round power bat from the SEC, the Brewers spent the last 24 hours simply adding firepower.
Sunday's 8-1 drubbing of the Washington Nationals was a masterclass in Brewers baseball. All-Star Freddy Peralta was simply electric, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning and looking every bit the ace. He finished with 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and improving his record to a stellar 11-4. While the game was tight for a while, the Crew's offense exploded in the eighth inning. Jackson Chourio launched a mammoth 425-foot, three-run homer, and just when the cheers died down, Brice Turang followed with a 406-foot solo shot of his own. That five-run inning sealed the win, the sweep, and the team's seventh straight victory, pushing their record to an impressive 56-40.
With the on-field product secure, the front office got to work Monday on the future. With their first-round selection, the Brewers picked Andrew Fischer, a versatile corner infielder from the University of Tennessee. Ranked as the No. 24 prospect in the draft class, Fischer is known for one thing above all else: power. The left-handed slugger brings a potent bat to the organization, having showcased his skills at both Duke and Tennessee. His ability to play both first and third base gives the Brewers flexibility as they map out his development path. This pick signals a clear focus on adding high-impact offensive talent to the pipeline.
The fun is just getting started. Monday marks Day 2 of the draft, covering rounds 4-20, and the Brewers are well-positioned to add a wealth of talent. After trading their pick at 33rd overall in the Quinn Priester deal, the team has several early selections to work with. Expect the front office to follow their recent model of targeting high-upside athletes, a strategy that famously landed them flame-throwing prospect Jacob Misiorowski back in 2022. It's a day for the hardcore fans who love to dream on the next wave of Brewers stars.
It's the best of both worlds in Milwaukee right now. The current team is playing its best baseball of the season, and the farm system just got a major infusion of talent. As the Brewers enjoy a well-deserved day off, all eyes will be on the draft room to see who else joins the organization. The present is thrilling, and the future just got a lot brighter.
