The Brewers topped the Dodgers on July 16 as Jackson Chourio's key hit fueled a comeback. With Brandon Woodruff back, see why Milwaukee's 20-7 run makes them a top NL contender.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The All-Star break did nothing to cool off the Milwaukee Brewers. Riding a phenomenal 20-7 stretch over the last month and fresh off sweeps of the Dodgers and Nationals, the Crew sits at an impressive 56-40, just a single game behind the Cubs for the NL Central lead. This isn't just a hot streak; it's the mark of a true contender firing on all cylinders.
The Brewers have gone 20-7 over the last month, a run that has vaulted them into prime position for the second-half pennant chase.
Tonight's tight battle against the Los Angeles Dodgers was a perfect snapshot of the Brewers' identity. Down 1-0 into the fifth, the offense was quiet until superstar rookie Jackson Chourio smashed a double for the team's first hit. He promptly came around to score the tying run on an RBI single, showcasing the club's knack for timely, resilient offense. It's this brand of tough, grinding baseball that has defined their recent success and frustrated opponents.
The foundation of this incredible run is the pitching staff. The return of Brandon Woodruff has been a massive boost, with the ace recently delivering a dominant six-inning, eight-strikeout performance. He's joined by Freddy Peralta, whose 10 wins rank second across all of Major League Baseball. As if that weren't enough, rookie Jacob Misiorowski is proving he belongs, fanning 12 Dodgers in a recent start and showing the kind of depth that wins championships.
Just when you think the Brewers have shown all their cards, the pipeline proves it's overflowing. Even after graduating a talent like Jackson Chourio, the Brewers' farm system has skyrocketed to seventh in MLB's official rankings. The system is loaded with infield depth and high-ceiling talent, led by catcher Jeferson Quero and shortstops Jesús Made and Cooper Pratt. The organization's prowess in drafting and international scouting is on full display, with whispers of a 17-year-old signee already drawing comparisons to Chourio himself.
As the second half gets underway, the message from Milwaukee is clear: they are all in. The combination of a dominant pitching staff, a resilient offense, and a continuously reloading farm system makes them one of the most complete teams in the National League. The race for the NL Central crown against the Cubs promises to be a thriller, and the Brewers have proven they have the talent, the depth, and the momentum to take it all.
