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Brewers Stage Ninth-Inning Rally for Stunning 5-4 Win
14 Aug
Summary
- Brewers scored four runs in the ninth inning to secure a dramatic comeback.
- Max Muncy set a Dodger Stadium home run record with his 131st blast.
- Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz struggled, allowing four runs in the ninth.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Milwaukee Brewers mounted an improbable ninth-inning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on Thursday night. The Brewers scored four runs in the final inning, securing a crucial victory that maintains their lead in the National League standings.
Los Angeles had held a 4-2 lead entering the ninth, but their bullpen faltered. Edwin Diaz, the majors' highest-paid closer, surrendered four consecutive one-out singles, including run-scoring hits that initiated Milwaukee's rally. Alex Vesia replaced Diaz, but the Brewers continued to score, with Jake Bauers delivering the decisive RBI single.
Earlier in the game, Max Muncy had made history for the Dodgers by crushing a three-run home run in the sixth inning. This blast was his 131st at Dodger Stadium, setting a new franchise record for the ballpark. Despite this offensive milestone and a strong outing from pitcher Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers' bullpen collapse ultimately cost them the game, ending their three-game winning streak.
