The Milwaukee Brewers made history on Tuesday night by achieving a 22-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. This result matches the modern-era record for the largest shutout win in baseball, a feat previously accomplished by Pittsburgh in 1975 and Cleveland in 2004.
Jake Bauers of the Brewers was instrumental in the game, hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning. His performance initiated the largest scoring spree, making it memorable for the spectators. Bauers scored the first run in an eventful manner. After doubling with two outs in the first inning, he was assisted by a single from William Contreras. Despite a strong throw to home from Mariners’ Randy Arozarena, Bauers cleverly maneuvered around the catcher, resulting in a successful score.
Christian Yelich contributed a three-run homer in the fifth inning, pushing the Brewers’ lead to 6-0. David Hamilton followed with a home run in the sixth, making the score 9-0. Bauers’ 22nd homer extended the lead to 11-0. The eighth inning saw a surge as the Brewers scored nine runs, with Luis Lara achieving his first career homer. This solidified a remarkable night for Milwaukee.
Pitcher Kyle Harrison showed significant improvement, delivering five innings and limiting the Mariners to just two hits. Shane Drohan and Grant Anderson helped maintain the lead, with catcher Gary Sánchez closing the game in the ninth inning. The Mariners managed only five hits, unable to challenge the Brewers’ defense.
Hamilton, Yelich, and Lara each drove in four runs, enhancing their team’s performance. Garrett Mitchell also excelled with four hits.
Looking ahead, the Mariners will start RHP Logan Gilbert, showing a 9-7 record with a 3.28 ERA. Meanwhile, the Brewers will rely on RHP Dustin May, who has a 6-7 record with a 4.13 ERA.