Quinn Priester's gem and an Isaac Collins homer led the Brewers past the Braves 3-1 on Aug 5, 2025. See how the Crew secured their 4th straight win!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another victory for the best team in baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers pushed their winning streak to four games on Tuesday, dispatching the formidable Atlanta Braves 3-1 in a masterclass of pitching, timely hitting, and slick defense. With the win, the Crew now sits alone atop the MLB standings with a sparkling 68-44 record, and they're showing no signs of slowing down.
After surrendering a first-pitch home run, Quinn Priester allowed just one more hit over seven dominant innings.
It was the worst possible start. Braves leadoff man Jurickson Profar ambushed Quinn Priester's very first pitch of the game, sending it over the fence for a quick 1-0 Atlanta lead. But instead of rattling him, it seemed to lock him in. The Brewers' ace was nearly untouchable from that point on, navigating seven brilliant innings on just 90 pitches. He scattered just two more hits and finished with a final line of 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, and 2 BB. The win moves Priester to an incredible 11-2 on the season, solidifying his status as a true Cy Young contender.
While Priester was dealing, the Brewers' offense waited for its moment. It came in the bottom of the fourth. Following a walk to William Contreras and a single by Christian Yelich, second baseman Isaac Collins stepped to the plate and delivered the decisive blow: a towering three-run homer that gave Milwaukee a 3-1 lead they would never relinquish. The bats were quiet otherwise, but that one swing was enough. The defense also flashed the leather, with Joey Ortiz making a spectacular leaping catch in the eighth to stifle a potential rally before Trevor Megill slammed the door for his 25th save.
As if things weren't going well enough, the Brewers' bullpen is about to get a major boost. The team announced that newly acquired reliever Shelby Miller has been sent to Triple-A Nashville to begin a rehab assignment. Miller, a 13-year veteran picked up from the Diamondbacks at the deadline, was lights out for Arizona, posting a 1.98 ERA and 10 saves before a forearm strain sidelined him on July 5. Getting a former All-Star with that kind of production to reinforce the back end of the bullpen for the stretch run is a scary thought for the rest of the league.
The success isn't just happening in Milwaukee. The organization's health was on full display as 22-year-old righty Travis Smith was named the Brewers' Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Month. Smith was absolutely dominant for the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in July, posting a minuscule 0.69 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 26 innings. His rising strikeout and ground-ball rates signal a potential breakout, proving the Brewers' pitching pipeline is still churning out high-end talent.
With a four-game winning streak, the best record in baseball, an ace dealing on the mound, and a key bullpen arm nearing his return, it's an incredible time to be a Brewers fan. This team isn't just winning; they're dominating. As they look to secure a series win against the Braves, the message is clear: the road to the World Series might just run through Milwaukee this year.
