Brewers top Nationals 8-2 on Aug 2, 2025, as Brandon Woodruff deals a gem & Christian Yelich homers. See how Milwaukee cemented their MLB-best record.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another dominant performance for your Milwaukee Brewers. The Crew rolled over the Washington Nationals 8-2 on Saturday, flexing the form that has given them the best record in all of baseball. Behind a gem from Brandon Woodruff and a long ball from Christian Yelich, Milwaukee improved to 66-44, reminding everyone that they are the team to beat in 2025.
The Brewers have won 17 of their last 21 games and 20 of their last 26 on the road.
Brandon Woodruff was simply untouchable. The Brewers' ace carved up the Nationals lineup for six innings, allowing just a single hit while striking out eight batters. It was a vintage performance that set the tone from the very first pitch and gave the bullpen an easy night. When Woody is dealing like this, the Crew is nearly impossible to beat.
The offense didn't wait around, jumping on Washington for three runs in the first inning thanks to timely RBI singles from Yelich, Isaac Collins, and Blake Perkins. Yelich later padded the lead, launching his team-leading 21st home run of the season. It was a comprehensive offensive attack that showed the depth and potency of this lineup from top to bottom.
The only moment of concern came when Gold Glover Sal Frelick exited in the fourth with left knee soreness, described by the team as precautionary. It's a situation to monitor, especially after his recent return from a hamstring issue. This highlights the wisdom of the front office's trade deadline strategy, where they added key depth pieces like catcher Danny Jansen without mortgaging the future. These minor upgrades provide crucial insurance for the stretch run.
Speaking of the future, the Brewers' much-heralded farm system continues to be the envy of the league. While top prospects like Jesús Made and Cooper Pratt develop, the big-league club is already reaping the rewards. Look no further than today's starter, rookie All-Star Jacob Misiorowski. He'll take the mound for the series finale, a living embodiment of the organization's ability to build a sustainable winner from within.
With the team firing on all cylinders, the Crew looks to secure another series win today behind their rookie phenom. The road to October is long, but with the best record in baseball and a roster this deep, Milwaukee isn't just knocking on the door of a championship run—they're trying to kick it down.
