The Milwaukee Brewers dominated the Washington Nationals with an 8-1 victory on July 13, 2025, at American Family Field, closing their three-game series with a strong performance. The Milwaukee Brewers, holding a 56-40 record and second place in the NL Central, showcased their offensive and pitching prowess against the fifth-place Nationals (38-58) in the NL East.
Brewers’ Offense Explodes in Eighth Inning
The Milwaukee Brewers broke open a close game in the eighth inning, scoring five runs to secure the win. Jackson Chourio’s three-run homer (425 feet, 110 mph) drove in William Contreras and Christian Yelich, pushing the lead to 6-1. Brice Turang followed with a solo homer (406 feet, 102.1 mph), and the Milwaukee Brewers added another run via a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch. Earlier, in the second inning, Anthony Seigler’s two-run single scored Jake Bauers and Andruw Monasterio, while Sal Frelick’s RBI single brought in Eric Haase, giving the Brewers a 3-0 lead.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ nine hits included homers from Chourio (16th) and Turang (6th), with five players driving in runs. They went 5-for-9 with runners in scoring position, capitalizing on key opportunities. Frelick and Contreras each had multi-hit games, while Seigler and Frelick delivered clutch two-out RBIs.
Peralta Shines on the Mound
Freddy Peralta led the Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching effort, earning the win (11-4, 2.66 ERA) with 6.2 innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out seven. His 103-pitch performance (63 strikes) kept the Nationals’ offense in check. Relievers Grant Anderson, Jared Koenig, and Jake McGee closed out the game, with Anderson and Koenig maintaining the shutout until the eighth. The Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching induced a double play and limited Washington to four hits.
Nationals Struggle to Respond
The Washington Nationals managed only one run, scored in the seventh when Daylen Lile’s single drove in Luis García Jr., who had doubled. Jake Irvin (7-5, 4.58 ERA) took the loss, allowing three unearned runs on four hits over five innings, with a fielding error by Brady House contributing to the Milwaukee Brewers’ early lead. Reliever Jackson Rutledge struggled in the eighth, surrendering four runs, including both homers. The Nationals went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and grounded into a double play.
Series Context and Game Details
The Milwaukee Brewers won two of three games in the series, following a 6-3 victory on July 11 and a 3-2 loss on July 12. The July 13 game, played in sunny 80-degree weather with 32,135 fans in attendance, lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes. The Brewers’ defense was solid despite a fielding error by Turang and a throwing error by Anderson, while their baserunning included a stolen base by Frelick and a caught stealing by Contreras.
Looking Ahead
The Milwaukee Brewers head into the All-Star break with momentum, bolstered by Peralta’s dominance and a balanced offensive attack. The Nationals, struggling with consistency, will aim to regroup as they face upcoming NL East matchups. This win highlights the Milwaukee Brewers’ strength as a playoff contender, with Chourio and Turang emerging as key contributors in their lineup.
