The Brewers beat the Braves 7-2 on Aug. 5, 2025, behind Freddy Peralta's 13th win and Andrew Vaughn's hot bat. See how Milwaukee extended its win streak.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's the question on every baseball fan's mind, and the theme of beat reporter Adam McCalvy's latest Reddit AMA: 'How ARE the Brewers doing this?!' The answer seems to come in a different form every night. On Tuesday, it came via a 7-2 drubbing of the Atlanta Braves, extending the Brewers' winning streak to five games and padding their MLB-best record to a staggering 69-44. This team just finds ways to win, and they're showing no signs of slowing down.
During his 11-game hitting streak, Andrew Vaughn has raised his batting average from .204 to .240, hitting four home runs and driving in 14 runs.
The formula for success in Atlanta was classic Brewers baseball: strong starting pitching and timely, opportunistic offense. Freddy Peralta was electric, holding a potent Braves lineup to just one run on four hits over five innings while striking out six to earn his 13th win. The offense broke the game open in the fourth inning, plating four runs highlighted by Andrew Vaughn's two-run single. Isaac Collins chipped in with two hits and two RBIs, and even Christian Yelich got in on the action with a bases-loaded infield single. When the bullpen was tested, it passed with flying colors, as Nick Mears slammed the door on a bases-loaded threat in the sixth to preserve the commanding lead.
Perhaps the single biggest spark for this offense has been the re-emergence of Andrew Vaughn. His clutch two-run single didn't just break the game open; it extended his hitting streak to 11 games, matching a career high. The turnaround has been remarkable. Over this stretch, Vaughn has transformed his season, raising his batting average from a paltry .204 to a much more respectable .240. With four homers and 14 RBIs during the streak, he has gone from a question mark in the lineup to a critical run producer, providing the kind of middle-of-the-order thump the team needed.
The answer to 'How are they doing this?' goes far beyond the big league club. The organization's depth is on full display. The team announced Wednesday that major trade deadline acquisition Shelby Miller has begun his rehab assignment in Triple-A, meaning a key bullpen arm is just around the corner. Meanwhile, the future is getting fast-tracked. The Brewers promoted their top two prospects, 18-year-old infielders Jesús Made and Luis Peña, to High-A Wisconsin. They'll join right-hander Travis Smith, who was just named the organization's Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Month for July after posting a minuscule 0.69 ERA. From Luis Lara's highlight-reel catches in Double-A to wins in the Dominican Summer League, the entire system is churning out talent, ensuring this run of success is built to last.
With a five-game winning streak, the best record in baseball, a key bat red-hot, and both immediate and long-term reinforcements stocking the system, the Brewers are answering the 'how' with definitive action. The vibe around this team is electric, a perfect storm of veteran leadership, emerging talent, and organizational savvy. As they look to secure another series win against the Braves, one thing is clear: this isn't a fluke. This is one of the best, and most exciting, teams in franchise history.
