Brewers Top Mets 7-4: Key Hits Fuel August 9 Victory

The Milwaukee Brewers kept their hot streak alive Saturday night, outlasting the New York Mets 7-4. That’s eight wins in a row for Milwaukee—impressive by any standard.

The night had a personal twist for Pete Alonso, who matched a Mets franchise home run record. But it was the Brewers’ late surge that really made the difference.

This wasn’t just another game in the standings. You could feel the contrast: the Brewers playing loose and confident, the Mets looking frustrated and lost.

Brewers Stay Hot, Mets Stay Cold

Momentum matters in baseball, and right now, Milwaukee’s got it in spades. Their eighth straight win comes from a mix of clutch hitting and gritty pitching.

The Mets, meanwhile, keep sliding. They’ve dropped six in a row and 10 of their last 11—now 4½ games behind the Phillies in the NL East. If they want to make a run, something’s gotta change soon.

Pete Alonso Matches a Mets Legend

Even in defeat, Pete Alonso had a big moment. In the second inning, he crushed his 252nd career home run, tying Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record.

He just keeps delivering power, even if the team can’t seem to capitalize on it lately.

Mets Power Early, Brewers Answer Late

The Mets’ bats showed some life early. Juan Soto stayed hot, homering for the third game in a row and putting New York up 4-3 in the fifth.

Starling Marte added a solo shot, and for a moment, the Mets actually looked like they might snap their skid.

The Seventh-Inning Surge that Sealed It

But the seventh inning flipped everything. The Brewers jumped on reliever Ryne Stanek, starting with Brice Turang’s single and Joey Ortiz’s bloop double.

Turang scored to tie it on Sal Frelick’s groundout. Isaac Collins then poked an RBI single, giving Milwaukee the lead.

William Contreras came up with a second chance after a pitch clock violation on Ryan Helsley. Contreras didn’t waste it—he hammered a two-run homer, stretching the lead to 7-4.

Pitching Delivers in Key Moments

Milwaukee’s bullpen held strong when it mattered. Jared Koenig picked up the win with a clean inning, and Trevor Megill locked down his 28th save in 31 tries.

Fans also got their first look at Shelby Miller, the new veteran reliever, who tossed a flawless sixth in his Brewers debut.

Quinn Priester Aims for 11 Straight Wins

The Brewers have a shot at extending their streak on Sunday. Quinn Priester is set to start, coming off 10 straight winning decisions.

He’ll face Mets lefty Sean Manaea, who’s got the tough job of cooling off Milwaukee’s lineup.

Key Takeaways from Brewers vs. Mets

Saturday’s game had its share of storylines. Here’s what stood out:

• Milwaukee’s Winning Formula: They’re mixing balanced offense, sharp relief pitching, and seizing every mistake the other team makes.
• Pete Alonso’s Historic Homer: Matching Strawberry’s record says a lot about Alonso’s staying power.
• Mets’ Struggles Continue: Injuries, shaky play, and a leaky bullpen are dragging them down in the standings.
• Contreras’ Game-Changer: That pitch clock violation turned into a second chance, and Contreras made it count.

What’s Next?

The Brewers have one thing on their mind—keep the streak alive. Especially when they’re up against opponents who just can’t seem to get it together.

If Priester keeps his personal hot streak going, Milwaukee keeps nudging their playoff chances higher. The Mets, though, really need to figure out how to stop both their slumping offense and their bullpen meltdowns.

Saturday night proved, yet again, that baseball turns on tiny details. Maybe it’s a pitch clock violation, or a lucky bloop double, or just one big swing that flips the script.

Right now, the Brewers are grabbing those moments. The Mets? They’re still searching for answers.

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