Two weeks into the season, the Brewers are exceeding expectations. Their rotation, missing Corbin Burnes, stands out as one of the best in the National League, despite facing injuries and inexperience. Despite missing their top offensive player, they continue to score runs consistently.
Before Spring Training began, they made moves that hinted at a rebuilding phase, but their winning streak persists, marking one of their best starts in history.
This past Saturday, despite missing Burnes due to a trade and Christian Yelich due to injury, the Brewers triumphed with an 11-5 victory over the Orioles. They rallied from behind, with Rhys Hoskins hitting a homer and two RBIs, along with Jake Bauers’ three-run homer. This victory marked the team’s fourth consecutive win.
Manager Pat Murphy highlighted the team’s young, passionate, and hungry players, saying, “It’s fun to play free.” This win made the Brewers only the third team in franchise history to win 10 of their first 13 games.
Outfielder Sal Frelick expressed the team’s contagious energy, stating, “One through nine, you see guys getting hits early. Guys are fighting to get to the bat rack right now.”
New-look Brewers off to ‘contagious’ red-hot start
The Brewers’ offense has been relentless, with contributions from all players. On Friday, they hit 19 balls, which is considered “hard-hit,” the highest in two years. Saturday saw five different starters with multiple hits.
Jake Bauers, who drove in four runs, noted, “You see everyone having good at-bats, and you want to have good at-bats of your own.”
While Yelich has been a pivotal player, other Brewers have stepped up:
- William Contreras has a .405 batting average with three homers and 12 RBIs in nine games.
- Sal Frelick has a .412 batting average with 10 runs in his last nine games.
- Willy Adames has three homers, eight runs, and seven RBIs in his last eight games.
The Brewers have utilized 30 hits to score 22 runs in the first two games of this series against the American League East champions. They are reveling in their early success, eager to continue surprising others.
Manager Pat Murphy emphasized the team’s discipline, hard work, and preparation, saying, “Playing with that freedom can be very dangerous, and other teams begin to feel it.”
