Reds Rally in Extras to End Brewers’ 10-Game Win Streak

The Cincinnati Reds ended the Milwaukee Brewers’ incredible momentum on Sunday afternoon. They delivered a thrilling 3-2 walk-off victory in 10 innings, snapping Milwaukee’s franchise-record 14-game winning streak.

At Great American Ball Park, Austin Hays played the hero with a bases-loaded single down the third-base line. It was just his second career walk-off hit.

This matchup had everything. Sharp pitching, late-inning drama, clutch defense—these are the moments baseball fans remember for years.

Reds End Brewers’ Historic Roll

The Brewers came into Sunday riding a 14-game winning streak, their longest ever. Eight of those wins came from come-from-behind situations, including a wild 14-inning game on Saturday night.

The Reds were determined not to get swept. They wanted to protect their own streak of 40 consecutive series without being swept, which is the longest in club history.

A Dramatic 9th and 10th Inning Battle

The game stayed scoreless into the seventh inning. Both teams then traded late fireworks.

In the top of the ninth, Milwaukee’s William Contreras smashed a two-run homer off Reds closer Emilio Pagán. That shot gave the Brewers a 2-1 lead and looked like it might seal their 15th straight win.

The Reds didn’t give in. In the bottom of the ninth, Will Benson reached on a key error by Joey Ortiz and later scored on Jose Trevino’s single to tie it up.

As the game moved into extra innings, the energy in the stadium felt almost like October. You could feel the tension with every pitch.

Key Defensive Play Changes Momentum

In the top of the 10th, the Brewers threatened again. The Reds’ defense stepped up with a huge play.

Milwaukee’s Andrew Vaughn tried to take third base on a bunt but got thrown out. That killed the rally before it ever got going.

It set the table for Cincinnati’s walk-off chance in the bottom half.

Hays Delivers the Final Blow

In the bottom of the 10th, TJ Friedl started on second base. Spencer Steer laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt to move Friedl to third.

The Brewers intentionally walked Elly De La Cruz and Benson, loading the bases with one out. Hays stepped in and ripped the game-winning hit past third base, sending the home crowd wild.

Pitching Duel Sets the Tone

Before all that drama, starting pitchers Andrew Abbott for Cincinnati and José Quintana for Milwaukee were locked in. Both lefties tossed six scoreless innings, combining for 11 strikeouts and giving up just six hits.

Their duel kept things tight and made every late-inning moment feel bigger.

Notable Highlights from the Game

• Reds extend their franchise-best streak to 40 straight series without being swept.
• William Contreras’ ninth-inning home run nearly kept Milwaukee’s win streak alive.
• Austin Hays records his second career walk-off hit in clutch fashion.
• Key defensive play by Cincinnati stops a Brewers rally in the 10th inning.

What’s Next for Both Teams

The Brewers have to regroup fast. Freddy Peralta will take the mound against the Cubs in Chicago, hoping to start a new streak.

The Reds will try to keep their momentum going as right-hander Brady Singer faces the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Should be a fun week ahead.

Final Takeaway

Milwaukee’s 14-game streak stands out as one of the season’s most impressive feats. Still, this Reds win just goes to show—no run is truly untouchable in baseball.

Cincinnati came through with clutch hitting and smart strategy. Their defense stepped up, toppling the hottest team in baseball and keeping their own historic streak alive.

Fans on both sides got a game packed with everything that makes baseball so dramatic and unpredictable. Sometimes, you just can’t script it better than this sport does on its own.

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