The Brewers crushed the Nationals 8-3 on July 12, 2025, as Christian Yelich's 19th HR and Andrew Vaughn's record RBI powered a 5th straight win. Recap the rally.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Milwaukee Brewers are officially on a heater. With an explosive 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday, the Crew has now rattled off five straight wins, and they did it in style. A six-run third inning blew the game wide open, showcasing the lineup's depth and power as they continue to chase down the Cubs in a thrilling NL Central race.
Andrew Vaughn just became the first player in Milwaukee Brewers history to record an RBI in each of his first four games with the team.
It was the bottom of the third when the Brewers turned a tight game into a laugher. The hit parade was relentless: Caleb Durbin, Joey Ortiz, and Sal Frelick all singled to load the bases. William Contreras followed with an RBI double, Jackson Chourio broke it open with a clutch two-run single, and then Christian Yelich delivered the knockout blow—a towering two-run homer, his team-leading 19th of the season. When the dust settled, the Crew had plated six runs and seized a lead they would never relinquish.
Speaking of impact, how about Andrew Vaughn? The ink is barely dry on his Brewers contract, but he's already writing his name in the team's record books. By launching a solo home run in the seventh, Vaughn became the first player in franchise history to notch an RBI in each of his first four games. Acquired from the White Sox and called up just this week, Vaughn is providing a massive jolt of power and production, proving to be a critical addition with Rhys Hoskins still on the shelf.
While the offense grabbed the headlines, Quinn Priester delivered a masterful performance on the mound. Coming on in relief, Priester was a stabilizing force, pitching six strong innings and allowing just two runs to earn his seventh win of the season. The defense also came up big, most notably cutting down C.J. Abrams at the plate in the third inning to snuff out a potential Nationals rally. It was a complete team effort.
This win streak is even more impressive when you consider the youth movement. While young guns like Chourio and Ortiz contribute daily in Milwaukee, the talent pipeline is gushing. Down in Nashville, top catching prospect Jeferson Quero just blasted his first-ever Triple-A home run. It's a perfect example of why midseason reports from MLB Pipeline and Baseball America are ranking the Brewers' farm system among the best in the game. With a core of six top-100 prospects, the foundation is set for sustained success for years to come.
Five straight wins have the Brewers buzzing and just one game behind the Cubs. They're finding ways to win decisively, even with key players like Hoskins, Mitchell, and Cortes still sidelined. This team is deep, resilient, and firing on all cylinders. As they continue this homestand, the message is clear: the Crew is coming, and they're bringing the power.
