Brewers 6-5 Reds (Aug 16, 2025) Game Recap

Andruw Monasterio's three-run home run in the 11th inning propelled the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, extending their franchise-record winning streak to 14 consecutive games. This loss marked the Reds' 13th straight series defeat against the Brewers.

In the dramatic 11th inning, Elly De La Cruz scored on a sacrifice fly before Noelvi Marte's solo homer brought Cincinnati within one run. Matt McLain nearly tied the game with a deep fly to center, but Brandon Lockridge secured the final out. Earlier, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Spencer Steer hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to give the Reds a 2-1 lead.

The 10th inning featured a pivotal error when Reds left fielder Jake Fraley bobbled William Contreras' single, allowing automatic runner Anthony Seigler to score. Fraley was subsequently replaced by Santiago Espinal. Milwaukee pitcher Trevor Megill (4-2) earned the win despite allowing one run in the 10th, while Nick Mears recorded his first save of the season. Reds reliever Joe La Sorsa (0-1) took the loss after surrendering three runs and three hits.

A key moment occurred in the seventh inning when two Brewers runners advanced on Graham Ashcraft's wild pitch, but Sal Frelick grounded out to preserve Cincinnati's 2-1 lead. Offensively, Reds' Miguel Andujar extended his hitting streak to eight games with two hits.

The series concludes Sunday with Cincinnati left-hander Andrew Abbott (8-3, 2.41 ERA) facing Milwaukee's José Quintana (10-4, 3.44 ERA).