Christian Yelich's walk-off single sealed a 3-2 Brewers win over the Cardinals on June 15, 2025. Recap the sweep, Contreras' HR, and Peralta's start.
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It was a picture-perfect Father's Day at American Family Field, and Christian Yelich delivered the perfect gift. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth, Yelich laced a single into the outfield, scoring Brice Turang and sending the Milwaukee faithful into a frenzy. The 3-2 walk-off victory not only secured a win but capped a dominant series sweep over the rival St. Louis Cardinals.
We're in a good spot right now, and the guys are grinding every day.
The stage was set for a dramatic finish. After a brilliant 6.2-inning, 7-strikeout performance from starter Freddy Peralta and a scoreless ninth from Devin Williams, the Brewers came to bat in a 2-2 deadlock. Brice Turang led off with a walk, advanced on a sacrifice, and stood on second as Christian Yelich stepped into the box. On a 1-1 count, Yelich connected, delivering his second RBI of the day and the most important one of the weekend, solidifying the team's grit and knack for late-game heroics.
While Yelich provided the finish, William Contreras provided the early spark. The All-Star catcher continued his torrid pace, launching a solo home run in the third inning for his 13th of the season. The blast also extended his hitting streak to an impressive 11 games. Contreras remains the rock of this offense, consistently providing power and getting on base when it matters most.
The on-field excitement was matched by a major off-field announcement. The Brewers officially called up top pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski. Ranked No. 4 in the system, the hard-throwing righty is expected to join the bullpen and provide a significant boost with his high-velocity fastball. This move signals the front office's commitment to winning now and adds a tantalizing new weapon to Pat Murphy's disposal for the summer stretch.
The future continues to look bright for Milwaukee. Down in Double-A, top shortstop prospect Jesús Made is turning heads, much like Jackson Chourio before him. Made had another stellar game Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a stolen base. The constant pipeline of talent bodes well for the Brewers' sustained success.
With a crucial series sweep in the books and a flamethrower joining the bullpen, the Brewers are riding a wave of momentum. At 39-33, they've created some breathing room in the division and look poised for a strong summer run. All eyes will be on the bullpen this week to see when Jacob Misiorowski makes his debut and how his electric arm impacts the team's pitching dynamics.
