Milwaukee’s Streak Echoes Brewers’ Roller-Coaster 1987 Season

The Milwaukee Brewers are making baseball history with a wild surge in the 2024 season. They’re riding a 14-game winning streak that’s got fans and analysts buzzing.

This hot run is the longest in franchise history. Naturally, people are comparing it to the unforgettable 1987 Brewers’ magical start.

That old story? It’s got lessons in both triumph and caution. But this current squad feels like they might be writing a totally different ending.

The 1987 Brewers: A Streak, a No-Hitter, and a Wild Ride

Back in 1987, Milwaukee opened the season with 13 straight wins. That start stunned the league and sent a jolt of energy through the city.

The real highlight came on April 15, when pitcher Juan Nieves threw the first and only no-hitter in Brewers history. Robin Yount sealed the final out with a diving catch in center field—still one of the most iconic defensive plays in club history.

From Thrill to Chill: The Swift Downturn

That dream start didn’t last. Just weeks later, the Brewers hit a brutal 12-game losing streak in May, which cooled all that early momentum.

Baseball’s wild. After that, they suffered a six-game losing streak, then spun it around with another six-game winning streak. The sport really never lets you get too comfortable, does it?

Molitor’s Incredible Hitting Streak

One steady force that season was Paul Molitor. His batsmanship sparked one of the longest hitting streaks in modern baseball.

Molitor’s 39-game hitting streak that summer is still the Brewers’ all-time mark. That consistency anchored a team that had star power, but couldn’t always keep it together.

The Final 1987 Outcome — and Lingering What-Ifs

The ’87 Brewers finished strong, going 91-71 and landing third in the tough AL East. Still, it wasn’t enough for a playoff spot.

The core trio—Molitor, Yount, and pitcher Teddy Higuera—never quite recaptured the magic of their 1982 pennant run. There’s still a sense of what could’ve been hanging over that era.

Comparing the Past to the Present

Today’s Brewers seem determined to break that cycle. They’re sitting 33 games over .500, and just a 19-20 finish would set a franchise-record 97 wins.

That sort of dominance and consistency? The 1987 team never quite had it. Maybe, just maybe, this 2024 squad has the staying power for October.

The Game That Defined the Streak

If one game sums up this year’s Brewers, it’s their 13th straight win. Down 8-1 early against the Cincinnati Reds, the Brewers stormed back for a dramatic victory.

That comeback didn’t just show talent—it proved this team refuses to quit. The rest of the league has to be paying attention now, right?

Why This Year Feels Different

The differences between the ’87 squad and today’s roster really stand out.

• Consistency: The 2024 Brewers haven’t slipped into those long losing streaks that haunted the ’87 team.
• Depth: This year’s roster spreads the offense around, so they’re not leaning on just one or two guys to carry the load.
• Pitching Stability: A steady rotation and a dependable bullpen have kept things grounded.

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