Quinn Priester's 10 strikeouts lead the Brewers to a 2-0 shutout win over the Dodgers on July 19, 2025. See how Milwaukee extended its win streak to eight.
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In a classic display of pitching and timely hitting, the Milwaukee Brewers marched into Dodger Stadium and silenced a potent lineup, securing a 2-0 victory. The win marks their eighth straight, a season-high streak that has them knocking on the door of first place in the National League Central. It was a statement game, and the statement was loud and clear: this Brewers team is for real.
Six shutout innings, ten strikeouts, and zero walks against the Dodgers. Quinn Priester was simply untouchable.
The story of the night was undoubtedly Quinn Priester (8-2). The right-hander put on a clinic, carving up the Dodgers' lineup for six masterful innings. He racked up 10 strikeouts without issuing a single walk, allowing just three scattered hits. Facing stars like Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith, Priester never flinched, commanding the strike zone and lowering his ERA in a performance that solidifies his spot as a crucial piece of this rotation. It was the kind of ace-like performance that wins you big games on the road.
While Priester was dealing, the offense did just enough to get the job done against Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow. The Brewers scratched across single runs in the fifth and seventh innings, proving that you don't always need the long ball to win. Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick both had multi-hit games, providing the necessary sparks. Once Priester's night was done, the bullpen slammed the door shut. The relievers were flawless, culminating in a clean ninth inning from Trevor Megill, who recorded his 22nd save of the season and preserved the shutout.
This eight-game winning streak couldn't have come at a better time. With the victory, the Brewers improved to 57-40 on the season. More importantly, they remain just one single game behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Every game feels like a playoff game right now, and the Crew is rising to the occasion, applying relentless pressure as the calendar flips closer to August and the trade deadline looms.
With two more games in this crucial series against the Dodgers, the Brewers have a chance to make an even bigger statement. Riding an eight-game high and getting dominant performances on the mound, the momentum is squarely in Milwaukee's corner. Can they keep it rolling and finally leapfrog the Cubs? Tomorrow can't come soon enough.
