Brewers fall to Marlins 5-1 on July 26, 2025, despite Jackson Chourio extending his hitting streak to 18 games with a solo HR. Recap the tough loss.
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It was a frustrating night at American Family Field as the Brewers fell to the Miami Marlins 5-1, but even in a loss, the Crew gave fans reasons to cheer. Jackson Chourio continued his incredible tear, extending his hitting streak to a career-best 18 games with a solo blast, while Christian Yelich quietly tied a personal milestone of his own. Despite the loss, Milwaukee's individual stars and bright future continue to shine.
Over his last 18 games, Jackson Chourio is batting a scorching .367 with 26 hits, 4 home runs, and 16 RBIs.
The final score of 5-1 tells a story of missed opportunities and a pivotal late-inning breakdown. Starter Freddy Peralta was solid, holding the Marlins to just one run over five innings. However, the offense couldn't find its rhythm, managing only four hits all night. The game unraveled in a tough seventh inning, where reliever Aaron Ashby ultimately took the loss after Rick Mears surrendered a bases-clearing double to Otto Lopez. Three defensive errors didn't help the cause. The loss drops the Crew to 61-42, but thankfully, their lead atop the NL Central remains intact.
While the team result was disappointing, Jackson Chourio was a massive bright spot. The rookie sensation launched his 17th home run of the season, extending his white-hot hitting streak to 18 games. He's not just getting hits; he's driving the offense. Not to be outdone, veteran leader Christian Yelich worked a ninth-inning walk to extend his on-base streak to 30 games, tying a career-high he set in his MVP season. These individual accomplishments are a testament to the talent on this roster, even on an off night.
Looking beyond a single game, the long-term health of the organization is stronger than ever. MLB Pipeline's updated prospect rankings confirmed that the Brewers have six Top 100 prospects, tied for the second-most in all of baseball. The system's depth is growing, with 2024 draftees Marco Dinges and Tyson Hardin making waves and entering the team's top 20. Anchoring it all is flame-throwing pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who is now ranked as the No. 4 right-handed pitching prospect in the minors. The future in Milwaukee is incredibly bright.
The beauty of baseball is that redemption is always just a day away. The Brewers will look to even the series on Saturday, and it comes with a compelling storyline as they face former Brewer Janson Junk on the mound. With Jose Quintana taking the ball for Milwaukee, it's a chance to flush Friday's loss, get the bats going again, and remind the league why they're still the team to beat in the NL Central.
