Quinn Priester dominates as Brewers top Braves 3-1 on Aug. 4, 2025. Isaac Collins' HR provides the offense while top prospects Made & Peña get promoted.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another night, another victory for the best team in baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers dispatched the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Monday, riding a dominant performance from Quinn Priester and a single, thunderous swing from Isaac Collins. But as the Crew extended their winning streak to three, the biggest buzz might have been happening down on the farm, where the future of the franchise just took a massive leap forward.
The Brewers promoted their top two prospects, Jesús Made (No. 7 overall in MLB) and Luis Peña (No. 32 overall), from Low-A Carolina to High-A Wisconsin. Their rapid ascent is drawing comparisons to Jackson Chourio's rise.
The story at American Family Field was all about Quinn Priester. The right-hander was simply masterful, carving up the potent Braves lineup for seven innings while allowing just a single run. He improved his stellar record to 11-2, looking every bit the part of a top-of-the-rotation arm. The offense came in one big burst: a fourth-inning, three-run blast from Isaac Collins that proved to be the difference-maker. Add in a spectacular leaping grab from Joey Ortiz in the eighth and a lights-out ninth from Trevor Megill for his 25th save, and you have the perfect recipe for a Brewers win. At 68-44, this team just keeps finding ways to stack victories.
While the big league club was handling business, the Brewers organization made a statement about its future. Top prospects Jesús Made and Luis Peña are heading to the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. This isn't just a standard promotion; Made is the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball, and Peña is ranked No. 32. To have two players of that caliber, who have played together for two seasons, move up in lockstep is a huge development. The move, which follows the trade of fellow infielder Jadher Areinamo, clears the way for the dynamic duo to get regular reps across the infield. Fans are already dreaming of a future infield anchored by these two, and their quick climb is reminiscent of Jackson Chourio's own meteoric rise through the system.
The good news from the farm didn't stop with the position players. Right-hander Travis Smith was named the organization's Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Month for July, and it's easy to see why. The 22-year-old was nearly unhittable for the Carolina Mudcats, posting a minuscule 0.69 ERA with a 24-to-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 26 innings. His ability to induce ground balls and command the zone has him firmly on the prospect map, proving the Brewers' player development pipeline is churning out quality arms as well as bats.
With a three-game winning streak in hand and the best record in baseball, the Brewers will send Freddy Peralta (12-5, 3.03 ERA) to the mound tonight to try and secure a series win against the Braves. From the dominant pitching in Milwaukee to the headline-grabbing promotions on the farm, every level of the organization is clicking. It's a great time to be a Brewers fan, with a team that's built to win now and for years to come.
