Brewers edge Dodgers 8-7 on July 20, 2025, for their 9th straight win. Joey Ortiz's late homer and Freddy Peralta's 7th straight W sealed the thriller.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Milwaukee Brewers just keep finding ways to win. In a wild, back-and-forth slugfest at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, the Crew held off a late Los Angeles rally to secure an 8-7 victory, extending their season-best winning streak to a staggering nine games. It was a nail-biter from start to finish, showcasing the team's resilience and offensive firepower when it mattered most.
The Brewers are now a perfect 5-0 against the Dodgers this season.
This game was pure chaos in the best way possible. Both teams exploded for four runs in the third inning, trading massive blows like heavyweight fighters. But it was Isaac Collins' go-ahead home run in the fourth that put the Brewers in the lead for good. The offense didn't stop there, with Andrew Vaughn delivering a clutch two-out RBI single and Caleb Durbin adding an RBI double. Joey Ortiz provided what turned out to be the game-winning run with a crucial solo homer in the eighth, giving closer Trevor Megill just enough cushion to shut the door for his 23rd save.
It wasn't the sharpest outing for Freddy Peralta, but it was another notch in the win column for the Brewers' ace. Battling through five innings, he allowed four runs but limited the damage when needed, picking up his seventh consecutive winning decision. Now sitting at 12-4 on the season, Peralta has been the anchor of this rotation during their incredible run. Even on a day when he didn't have his best stuff, his bulldog mentality and the offense's support were enough to get the job done.
This victory pushes the Brewers to 58-40 and pulls them to within a single game of the division-leading Chicago Cubs. While the Dodgers are reeling, having lost nine of their last eleven, the Brewers are surging at the perfect time. This incredible stretch isn't a fluke; it's the product of a deep, talented roster. With a farm system boasting six top-100 prospects like Jesús Made and Luis Peña, and a young core already making a huge impact in the majors, the future in Milwaukee looks just as bright as the present.
With nine straight wins and a perfect record against a perennial powerhouse like the Dodgers, the Brewers have proven they are one of the National League's elite teams. The focus now shifts squarely to the NL Central race. As they head into the next series, every game counts in their quest to overtake the Cubs and reclaim the division crown. This team is firing on all cylinders, and it's going to be a thrilling ride to the finish.
