Freddy Peralta dominated as the Brewers beat the Nationals 8-1 on July 13, 2025. With homers from Chourio & Turang, the Crew enters the break on a 7-game win streak.
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The Milwaukee Brewers are simply unstoppable. Riding a wave of stellar pitching and timely power, the Crew dismantled the Washington Nationals 8-1 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to a magnificent seven games. As the team hits the All-Star break a season-best 16 games above .500, the only question mark on an otherwise perfect day was a concerning injury to outfielder Sal Frelick.
The Brewers are now a season-best 16 games above .500, capping a dominant first half.
Freddy Peralta, in what would be his final start before the All-Star break, put on an absolute clinic. The right-hander was nearly untouchable, carrying a no-hitter deep into the sixth inning and keeping the Nationals' bats completely silent. He finished his day after 6 2/3 masterful innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out seven. It was the kind of ace-like performance that has defined this winning streak and solidified his status as the rotation's anchor.
While Peralta handled the pitching, the offense provided more than enough support. The youth movement was on full display, with Jackson Chourio breaking the game open with a towering three-run homer. Not to be outdone, Brice Turang added a solo shot of his own in the eighth. Perhaps the most heartwarming moment came in the third inning when catcher Anthony Seigler stepped up with the bases loaded and delivered a two-run single for his first career RBI, a milestone moment in a decisive victory.
The victory was tinged with concern after Sal Frelick made a fantastic sliding catch in the third inning but came up lame. The team announced he's dealing with left hamstring soreness, and fans will be holding their breath for a positive update during the break. On a brighter note, the Brewers' All-Star contingent got a shake-up. With Peralta having just pitched, he relinquished his spot, paving the way for dominant reliever Trevor Megill to be named as his replacement. Megill joins rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski, giving the Crew two deserving representatives in Seattle.
Even as the major league team surges, the front office remains focused on the future. Monday marks Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft, with the Brewers set to make their selections in rounds 4 through 20. After a busy first day, the team will continue to add talent and depth to a farm system that is already paying dividends at the highest level, proving the organization is built for sustained success.
The Brewers head into the All-Star break as the hottest team in baseball, riding a seven-game high. All eyes will be on Sal Frelick's hamstring diagnosis, but the immediate focus shifts to celebrating the team's two All-Stars, Trevor Megill and Jacob Misiorowski, in Seattle. With the draft restocking the farm and the big-league club firing on all cylinders, the second half of the season can't come soon enough.
