The Milwaukee Brewers made a big comeback to the playoffs after missing out for a year. They did it in a stunning way by scoring 12 runs in a single inning against the Miami Marlins. This is the second-highest number of runs the team has ever scored in a single inning. This offensive performance led them to a convincing 16-1 victory at loanDepot Park on Friday night.
Christian Yelich, who had been sidelined for 12 of the previous 13 games due to a nagging low-back issue, made a triumphant return against his former team. Yelich came back with a bang, hitting two home runs, tallying three hits, getting on base four times, and crossing the plate four times.
Josh Donaldson also made his presence soar with a home run and three RBIs, while every Brewers starter contributed at least one hit and one run. This dominant performance brought the magic number for Milwaukee to grab the National League’s Central Division title down to just one.
Rowdy Tellez was sitting high 50s to low 60s as he picked up a strikeout en route to the Brewers clinching a postseason spot 😭 pic.twitter.com/PK0qSCuZXg
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As the Chicago Cubs faced the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, the Brewers had a good chance of learning whether they had already secured the division title by the time they took the field against the Marlins. Milwaukee set the tone early, drawing a pair of walks in the first inning, signaling their intent.
In the second inning, the Brewers kept playing well, and Donaldson smacked a two-run home run. A series of walks and hits followed, including a double by Mark Canha that brought in two more runs. Yelich provided the closure to the incredible inning, adding a two-run homer that extended the Brewers’ lead to an impressive 12-0.
In this offensive play, a total of 15 batters stepped up to the plate, generating 12 runs and nine hits. What was particularly notable was that every player in the lineup contributed with at least one hit. The Brewers left no room for doubt about their unwavering determination to embark on a formidable playoff journey, making a statement with this decisive victory.
