Brewers edge Mets 3-2 on Aug. 9, 2025, as Blake Perkins' perfect throw home seals their 7th straight win. Brandon Woodruff shines in a thrilling finish.
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American Family Field held its breath, and Blake Perkins didn’t blink. With the tying run charging home and 43,469 on their feet, the Brewers center fielder uncorked a laser to the plate to cut down Starling Marte and lock up a 3-2 win over the Mets—Milwaukee’s seventh straight and a statement that this team’s calling card is as much leather as it is lumber.
“Perkins to Contreras to the handshake line”—the throw that kept 71-44 on the board and a seven-game streak alive.
The game ended on a play that summed up why the Brewers have the majors’ best record. Perkins read Marte perfectly, charged, and delivered a strike that William Contreras secured for the final out. It wasn’t just flashy—it was foundational. This team prevents runs at an elite clip, and they practice these moments for when margins get thin in August and September. The result: a 3-2 win, a 71-44 mark, and a fanbase that erupted like it was October.
Brandon Woodruff looked every bit the staff anchor, spinning seven innings of two-run ball with eight strikeouts and two walks. The only damage: solo shots by Juan Soto and Marte. That kept the Brewers within striking distance long enough for Brice Turang to even the score with a two-run homer in the fifth, a swing that showcased his growing pop to complement his speed and defense. The go-ahead run wasn’t pretty—Isaac Collins took one for the team with the bases loaded—but in tight games, the ugliest RBI often ages the best.
Trevor Megill slammed the door for his 27th save, continuing a breakout season that’s been built on strike-throwing and fearlessness in traffic. The Brewers activated veteran Shelby Miller from the injured list, adding a late-inning option with closing experience, but there’s no confusion here—Megill remains the primary closer. Miller’s presence should let Milwaukee cover more leverage pockets without overtaxing anyone, a quiet but crucial edge in a pennant race.
The Brewers trailed early again and won again. They’re now 19-10 in games when they fall behind, a stark turnaround from April’s frustrations. Since June 1, Milwaukee is 38-16 (.704), a surge that’s created a four-game cushion atop the NL Central. That profile—resilient, opportunistic, airtight on defense—plays in October, where runs can be scarce and one throw (hello, Blake) changes everything.
The Brewers recalled Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville to take a turn in this Mets series, a move that keeps innings in the bank for the rotation while providing a different look. Lefty Robert Gasser, meanwhile, began a rehab assignment with Nashville and fired three scoreless frames despite constant traffic. That’s an encouraging box score for a club intent on arriving in September with multiple paths to 27 outs. When Gasser is ready, Milwaukee gains another left-handed option who can miss bats and handle righty-heavy lineups.
Triple-A Nashville dropped its fifth straight, 4-1 to Jacksonville, as the organization’s bats went cold—just six runs combined across five affiliate games. The Sounds’ losing streak is the longest of their season, but Gasser’s clean rehab line loomed large as the day’s silver lining. Off-days and roster shuffles could help reset the pipeline; for now, the big club is carrying the scoring load for the entire org.
The clubhouse and the timeline told the same story after the win: video of Perkins’ dart, a roaring bullpen mob, and posts from Trevor Megill and William Contreras leaning into the team’s defense-first identity. Fans and media praised the Brewers’ fundamentals, and it’s hard to disagree. The most watchable teams make routine plays routine and the tough ones look rehearsed—Milwaukee is doing both nightly.
Seven straight wins, the league’s best record, and a highlight that will live in the season montage. Next up: Tobias Myers takes the ball in this Mets set with a fresh Shelby Miller available behind him, while Robert Gasser inches closer in Nashville. The Brewers are winning close, winning late, and winning with layers—exactly the profile you want as the calendar tilts toward the stretch run.
