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The Milwaukee Brewers delivered one of the wildest wins of the 2026 season Tuesday night. Milwaukee crushed the Seattle Mariners 22-0 at American Family Field. The victory matched MLB’s modern-era record for the largest shutout. It also tied the Brewers’ franchise record for runs in one game. The Brewers entered the game with baseball’s best record. They improved to 78-48 with the stunning victory. Seattle fell to 59-67 after suffering its worst loss ever. The Mariners previously lost by 20 runs in a 2019 game. Milwaukee also matched a remarkable MLB record with the shutout. Only two other teams had won 22-0 since 1901. The Pittsburgh Pirates accomplished the feat in 1975. The Cleveland Indians matched it against the Yankees in 2004.
Brewers’ Offense Explodes
Milwaukee collected 22 hits during its offensive assault. The Brewers scored in five different innings during the game. They scored five runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Then, they erupted for nine runs during the eighth inning. Christian Yelich started the biggest offensive surge in the fifth inning. He launched a three-run homer against Seattle starter Bryce Miller. That blast pushed Milwaukee’s lead from three runs to six. Yelich finished with four RBIs in the victory. David Hamilton continued the assault during the sixth inning. He crushed a three-run homer against left-hander Josh Simpson. The blast gave Milwaukee a 9-0 advantage. Hamilton finished 3-for-5 with four RBIs.
Jake Bauers followed Hamilton with another sixth-inning homer. His two-run shot stretched Milwaukee’s advantage to 11-0. Bauers also scored Milwaukee’s first run in unusual fashion. He doubled before eventually reaching home during a wild play. Luis Lara then created one of the night’s biggest moments. The young outfielder blasted his first career MLB home run. His three-run homer came during Milwaukee’s massive eighth inning. Lara finished 3-for-6 with two runs and four RBIs. Lara later added another RBI single during that same inning. Milwaukee scored nine times during the frame. The Brewers collected their 20th hit during the eighth.
They finished with 22 hits and 22 runs overall. Garrett Mitchell also enjoyed a monster night at the plate. Mitchell collected four hits during Milwaukee’s offensive explosion. That performance helped keep constant pressure on Seattle pitching. William Contreras also contributed throughout the offensive onslaught. He drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. Contreras later drew a bases-loaded walk during the eighth. Those contributions helped Milwaukee continue extending its lead. Harrison Leads Dominant Pitching Effort the Brewers’ offense received outstanding support from Kyle Harrison. Harrison held Seattle scoreless across five innings. He surrendered only two hits during his dominant outing. He also struck out eight Mariners hitters.
Harrison needed strong command against Seattle’s talented lineup. He allowed two hits but never surrendered a run. His performance gave Milwaukee’s offense plenty of room to attack. The Brewers then turned the game into a complete rout. Shane Drohan followed Harrison with two scoreless innings. Grant Anderson handled the eighth inning without allowing a run. Then, catcher Gary Sánchez took the mound for the ninth. Sánchez allowed two hits but completed the shutout. Sánchez even threw several pitches below 40 mph during his appearance. Still, Seattle could not push a run across the plate. The Mariners finished with only five hits throughout the game.
Mariners Endure Franchise-Worst Defeat Seattle’s offensive struggles became just as important as Milwaukee’s success. The Mariners managed five hits across nine scoreless innings. They also committed four errors during the disastrous performance. Seattle left eight runners on base. Bryce Miller endured another difficult outing for Seattle. He allowed six runs over 4⅔ innings. Five of those runs counted as earned runs. Miller also allowed seven hits, two walks, and three strikeouts. Josh Simpson struggled after Miller left the game. He surrendered five runs on three hits. Simpson also issued two walks and recorded one strikeout.
Nick Davila followed and allowed two more runs. Then came the eighth inning disaster. Seattle turned to infielder Leo Rivas for pitching duties. Milwaukee immediately attacked the position player. The Brewers scored nine runs against him in the inning. The loss marked a brutal night for Seattle. The Mariners had never lost by 22 runs before Tuesday. Their previous worst loss came against Houston in 2019. Seattle lost that game by a 21-1 score. The Mariners also suffered their worst shutout loss in franchise history. Their previous shutout low point came in 1977. The Minnesota Twins defeated Seattle 15-0 in that game. For Milwaukee, however, Tuesday became a night to remember. The Brewers combined overwhelming offense with dominant pitching.
They finished with 22 hits while committing no errors. Seattle managed five hits and committed four errors. Most importantly, Milwaukee continued to look like baseball’s elite team. The Brewers now own a 78-48 record after the historic victory. They also tied their franchise record for runs in one game. For one unforgettable night, everything went right in Milwaukee.
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Bradley Walker (VP) and Head of our Florida operations for NGSC Sports, bringing extensive experience across collegiate, professional, and amateur athletics. His coverage spans USF Athletics, including football, baseball, lacrosse, and softball, as well as University of Tampa baseball.
Bradley also provides coverage of minor league baseball with the Clearwater Threshers and Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays. On the national stage, he covers college football bowl games and conference championship matchups, along with premier golf events across the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and LPGA Tour.
In addition to his reporting work, Bradley is the play-by-play announcer for Pinellas Park High School Patriots football, lending his voice and insight to Friday night lights.
He is also an active podcast host and contributor, serving as a host on The Walker Report, where he delivers in-depth sports analysis, interviews, and coverage across multiple levels of competition.
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