Brewers’ Dominance Continues: Mets Fall as Milwaukee Keeps Rolling

The weekend in Major League Baseball was packed with history-making moments and dominant streaks. Powerful performances could shake up the playoff races.

The Milwaukee Brewers’ blistering win streak, Cal Raleigh’s jaw-dropping home run pace, and even a historic first in MLB umpiring have the league buzzing. So, what stood out, and how might it all shape the postseason?

Milwaukee Brewers Extend Dominant Run

The Milwaukee Brewers kept rolling by sweeping the New York Mets. That pushed their winning streak to nine games and bumped their record to an MLB-best 73-44.

They’ve built that mark with an impressive +132 run differential. Milwaukee just keeps finding ways to pile on runs and wins.

Third Big Streak of the Season

Honestly, this isn’t new for Milwaukee in 2025. The Brewers already had an 8-game run from May 25 to June 2, and an 11-game streak from July 6 to 21.

Now, they’ve added another, showing they can keep momentum alive for weeks at a time. Sunday’s win really showed their grit.

Milwaukee trailed 6-5 after five innings. They tied it in the eighth and Isaac Collins cracked a leadoff homer in the ninth to finish it.

NL Central Control

This hot streak has given the Brewers a six-game cushion over the Cubs in the NL Central. Since late May, Milwaukee has played at a wild 121-win pace.

Their division rivals are left scrambling, trying to keep up with the pace.

Mets’ Slide Continues

The New York Mets are sinking fast. With a 1-8 record in August, they’ve slipped behind in the NL East.

Now, they sit 5.5 games back of the Phillies. Philadelphia didn’t help matters for the Mets, sweeping the Texas Rangers over the weekend.

Cal Raleigh Powers Mariners’ Surge

In the American League, Cal Raleigh made his mark in a big way. The Seattle catcher homered in all three games of the Mariners’ sweep over the Tampa Bay Rays.

That run extended his MLB-leading home run total to 45. He’s been on an absolute tear.

Leading the Pack

Raleigh’s power puts him eight homers ahead of Aaron Judge in the AL. He’s also four ahead of the NL leader.

His bat has fueled Seattle’s seven-game winning streak. Now, the Mariners sit just half a game behind the Houston Astros in the AL West.

Playoff Positioning

With this surge, Seattle’s built a 3.5-game lead in the AL wild card race. That gives them a bit of breathing room as things heat up.

Ohtani’s Two-Way Brilliance

Shohei Ohtani keeps dazzling as MLB’s most unique talent. Over the weekend, he slugged his 40th and 41st home runs, tying Kyle Schwarber for the NL lead.

Ohtani also leads the league in OPS+, slugging, OPS, and total bases. And he’s still carrying a 2.37 ERA in eight starts on the mound.

Dodgers Strengthen Rotation with Blake Snell

Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell looked sharp in his second start back from the injured list. He struck out 10 over five scoreless innings in the Dodgers’ 9-1 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays.

That’s the kind of rotation depth Los Angeles will want in October. Snell’s return could make a real difference.

Historic Moment in MLB Umpiring

History happened when Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game. She was also the first to call balls and strikes at this level.

Players, coaches, and fans praised her performance. It’s another step toward a more inclusive game, and honestly, it’s about time.

Key Takeaways from the Weekend

From dominant team streaks to remarkable individual feats, here are some of the standout headlines:

• The Brewers keep stringing together wins and look like the class of MLB right now.
• The Mets’ playoff hopes are slipping away after a rough start to August.
• Cal Raleigh is chasing a rare 50-home-run season, and the Mariners are heating up.
• Shohei Ohtani continues to push the limits for a two-way player.
• The Dodgers’ pitching staff might be the most intimidating group in the postseason.
• Jen Pawol’s milestone feels like a huge moment in baseball history.

August is rolling on, and the MLB landscape just keeps shifting. The Brewers and Mariners look hungry for October, Ohtani keeps smashing records, and history off the field is getting made as much as it is on it.

 
Here is the source article for this story: Last Night in Baseball: The Mets, Like Everyone Else, Cannot Stop the Brewers