Brewers beat Braves 4-1 on June 11, 2025, as Jackson Chourio's homer and Quinn Priester's pitching led the way. See how the Crew's power surge ended their slump.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
After two games of offensive frustration, the Milwaukee Brewers' bats finally woke up in a big way on Wednesday night. Powered by massive home runs from rookie Jackson Chourio and first baseman Jake Bauers, and backed by a masterful performance from starter Quinn Priester, the Crew snapped their mini-skid with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field.
Jackson Chourio delivered the biggest blow, a 409-foot, two-run homer to center field that gave the Brewers a lead they would never relinquish.
The story of the past two games was a lack of punch, with the Brewers scoring just one total run. That narrative changed in the third inning when Jackson Chourio stepped up and launched a two-run, 409-foot missile to put the Brewers ahead 2-1. The rookie's 11th homer of the season was a much-needed jolt of energy. Jake Bauers followed suit in the sixth, crushing a 410-foot solo shot of his own to provide a crucial insurance run. Even without Christian Yelich, who had a scheduled day off, the offense found its rhythm, capped by a William Contreras bases-loaded walk in the seventh.
While the homers grabbed the headlines, Quinn Priester's performance on the mound was the foundation of the win. The right-hander was in complete control for six innings, limiting a potent Braves lineup to just one run on seven hits. Most impressively, he struck out seven batters while issuing zero walks, pounding the strike zone over his 96 pitches. It was a quality start in every sense of the word, moving Priester to 4-2 on the season and giving the bullpen a comfortable lead to protect.
Once Priester's night was done, the bullpen slammed the door. The final act belonged to closer Trevor Megill, who entered in the ninth and shut down the Braves for a clean inning, securing his 13th save in 15 opportunities. Megill continues to be a reliable force at the back end of the bullpen, a key component for a team with championship aspirations.
Even in victory, the front office is always looking ahead. With Joey Ortiz working through some timing issues at the plate, the team's infield depth remains a topic of conversation. The Brewers' highly-touted farm system, featuring names like Brock Wilken and Eric Bitonti, provides intriguing long-term options. While no moves are imminent, tonight's win with the current lineup buys the front office more time to evaluate whether to seek external help or trust the promising talent developing within the organization.
Tonight's 4-1 victory was more than just a single win; it was a statement. The Brewers proved they can manufacture runs and win games even without their superstar, Christian Yelich, in the lineup. With Priester dealing and the power bats waking up, the Crew looks to carry this momentum into the rest of the series against Atlanta, hoping this offensive spark ignites into a mid-season fire.
