The Milwaukee Brewers walked into the Bronx and walked out with a series win — and they made sure there was no doubt in the finale.
Milwaukee erupted for 15 runs on 23 hits, overpowering the New York Yankees 15–4 at Yankee Stadium to close out the set in emphatic fashion. It was a relentless offensive display that silenced the home crowd early and never let up.
Yelich Turns Back the Clock
Former NL MVP Christian Yelich was the clear star of the afternoon, earning Player of the Game honors after going 4-for-6 with a home run, two doubles, and four RBIs. Yelich set the tone in the opening inning and kept pressure on Yankees pitching all game long, spraying line drives to all fields and looking fully in command at the plate.
He wasn’t alone.
Andruw Monasterio: 4-for-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs
William Contreras: 4-for-6, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs
Garrett Mitchell: 2-for-5, triple, double, 3 runs scored
The Brewers piled up extra-base hits and consistently cashed in with runners in scoring position, scoring in five different innings and breaking the game wide open with a five-run sixth inning that put the contest out of reach.
Cortes Settles In
On the mound, Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered seven strong innings against his former club, allowing four earned runs while striking out two. He wasn’t overpowering, but he was efficient — limiting damage after a couple of early Yankees rallies and pitching with the comfort of a large lead.
Milwaukee’s bullpen handled the final two innings with little drama, sealing a convincing victory and the series win.
Stroman Tagged Early
For New York, it was a rough afternoon for Marcus Stroman, who lasted five innings but surrendered nine hits and five earned runs. Brewers hitters consistently squared him up, forcing the Yankees to lean on a bullpen that couldn’t stop the bleeding as Milwaukee’s lineup kept applying pressure.
Offensively, there were few bright spots:
Trent Grisham: Solo home run
Aaron Judge: 2-for-4, double
Paul Goldschmidt: Double, RBI
Jazz Chisholm Jr.: RBI
But scattered production wasn’t enough to overcome Milwaukee’s relentless attack.
A Statement to Open the Year
Taking a series in the Bronx is no small feat, and the Brewers did it with depth, power, and steady pitching that held up when it mattered most. The Yankees, meanwhile, are left searching for answers on the mound after being outplayed decisively in the finale.
For Milwaukee, this was more than just a win — it was a message.
The Brew Crew can mash.