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Cooper Pratt made an error at shortstop in Game 2 of the NLDS against San Diego, one of three Brewers defensive lapses that allowed unearned runs and put Milwaukee behind entering the ninth inning, though the team rallied for a walk-off victory. The rookie shortstop had rebounded from an August slump to hit .304 in September with strong defensive play before the postseason began. Pratt demonstrated maturity in his comments following the team's 98th regular-season win, crediting the Brewers' success to clubhouse chemistry and attention to detail after being benched in mid-August for failing to execute fundamentals.
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Uncharacteristic defense leads to characteristic Brewers comeback in Game 2 of NLDS
The Milwaukee Brewers overcame uncharacteristic defensive lapses to defeat the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS. Three infield errors by Brice Turang, Cooper Pratt, and David Hamilton allowed two unearned runs and put the Brewers behind entering the ninth inning. Jackson Chourio delivered the game-winning play in a bottom-of-the-ninth rally that featured walks from Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and Gary Sánchez to load the bases with two outs.
Reviewing the BrewJackson Chourio delivers the heroics in walk-off Brewers win in Game 2
Jackson Chourio hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded to give the Brewers a 2-1 victory over the Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS, extending Milwaukee's series lead to 2-0. The Brewers trailed 3-1 entering the ninth before Yelich's walk and stolen base, followed by walks to Frelick and Sanchez, set up Chourio's game-winning hit up the middle. The Brewers' defense struggled throughout the game with errors by Turang, Hamilton, and Pratt, but Milwaukee overcame a strong performance by Padres starter Michael King, who retired the first 14 batters he faced.
Brew Crew BallNLDS Game 1 Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (0-0) vs San Diego Padres (0-0)
The Brewers and Padres begin their NLDS matchup with Jacob Misiorowski, the NL Cy Young favorite with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts, starting for Milwaukee against Padres veteran Robbie Ray. Manager Pat Murphy chose Christian Yelich as DH over Andrew Vaughn and moved hot-hitting Cooper Pratt into the sixth spot in the batting order, while the Padres countered with four left-handed batters mixed among their lineup of established hitters. Brandon Woodruff remains sidelined but will soon begin throwing off a mound, with the earliest possible return being the World Series.
Brew Crew Ball3 Brewers hitters who are hoping their recent hot streaks continue in the postseason
The Milwaukee Brewers scored 146 runs in September, 12 more than any other team, heading into the postseason with strong momentum. Second baseman Turang hit .361 with a 199 wRC+ in the final month while recording 1.8 fWAR, ranking third in baseball over that stretch. Outfielder Chourio led the team with five home runs, nine stolen bases, and 25 runs scored in September while hitting .337 with a 154 wRC+. Rookie shortstop Pratt rebounded from an August slump to hit .304 in September with seven stolen bases and strong defensive play.
Reviewing the BrewWhy the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers can win the World Series
The Brewers swept the Cardinals despite injuries to key players like Andrew Vaughn and Cooper Pratt, demonstrating the team's depth and "next man up" mentality under manager Pat Murphy. Milwaukee scored four runs in the eighth inning of Friday's game using three singles and small-ball tactics, exemplifying their season-long approach of generating runs without relying on home runs despite ranking 28th in homers. The team named Christian Yelich captain for the first time in franchise history, and pitcher Kyle Harrison delivered two scoreless innings in Saturday's game after a rough stretch, showing Murphy's faith in his players pays dividends. Jacob Misiorowski capped the regular season with a dominant performance, finishing with 252 strikeouts, a 1.80 ERA, and a 0.80 WHIP to lead the league in multiple categories.
Brew Crew Ball2026 Brewers Minor League Season Recap
The Brewers' minor league season concluded with the Biloxi Shuckers' loss in the Southern League Championship Series. Logan Henderson emerged as a standout pitcher, maintaining a 0.844 WHIP through 23 starts without allowing more than three runs in any outing, a record he shares with Zac Gallen. Luis Lara and Cooper Pratt both earned major league call-ups and contract extensions, with Lara contributing 1.1 bWAR defensively in right field and Pratt hitting .281 with 1.6 bWAR as a shortstop prospect. In Triple-A, Luke Adams posted an over-.900 OPS with 16 home runs, while pitcher Coleman Crow impressed in limited time with Milwaukee and led Nashville starters in ERA and innings pitched.
Brew Crew BallComparing the 2025 and 2026 Brewers’ postseason position players
The Brewers have locked up a first-round bye with four games remaining and will likely carry 14 of the same position players to the postseason as last year, though Bo Naylor could be replaced. Catcher Yamaico Navarro shows similar overall production to 2025 despite being healthy this season, while first baseman Sal Bauers has improved significantly and built on his strong September performance from last year. Shortstop Joey Pratt has matched third baseman Joey Ortiz's production in fewer games as a rookie, representing an upgrade over last season's position, and outfielder Jackson Chourio has developed into a star with better offensive and defensive numbers while entering the postseason healthy, unlike last year when he dealt with a hamstring injury.
Brew Crew BallCooper Pratt's perfect description of team's mentality proves Brewers' rookie is ready for postseason
The Milwaukee Brewers will rely on five rookies in key postseason roles: Logan Henderson as the No. 2 starter, Robert Gasser potentially starting Game 3, Shane Drohan as a versatile reliever, Luis Lara in right field, and Cooper Pratt at shortstop. After the Brewers' 98th win, Pratt demonstrated maturity beyond his years when he credited the team's success to strong clubhouse chemistry, individual accountability, and attention to detail. His comments reflected growth following a mid-August benching by manager Pat Murphy for failing to execute fundamentals, suggesting the rookie has internalized the lessons from that disciplinary moment.
Reviewing the Brew2026 Brewers Week in Review: Week 26
The Brewers went 5-1 in their final week of the regular season, with Robert Gasser pitching particularly well despite reduced strikeout numbers, allowing just three hits over seven innings in a 1-0 victory over the Orioles. Jacob Misiorowski also impressed with eight scoreless innings and 11 strikeouts in another strong outing. Cooper Pratt led the offense with a .400 batting average and three RBIs for the week, while also stealing four bases, and the team is positioned to enter the postseason in a couple of weeks with momentum despite a slight cooling of their earlier September offensive surge.
Brew Crew BallBrewers pitch another shutout in 3-0 win, finish sweep of Orioles
The Brewers completed a sweep of the Orioles with a 3-0 victory, pitching back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2023 and reaching a franchise record of 98 wins. Jacob Misiorowski pitched three scoreless innings while allowing just one hit, and Cooper Pratt drove in two runs with a pair of singles. William Contreras added a solo home run, his 18th of the season, as Milwaukee's pitching staff held Baltimore scoreless across 16 innings during the series.
Brew Crew Ball5 rookies set to have important roles on Brewers' 2026 postseason roster
The Milwaukee Brewers have a history of relying on rookies during their playoff runs, with recent examples including Jackson Chourio's two-homer performance in the 2024 Wild Card Series and Jacob Misiorowski's 12 innings of relief last season. Five rookies are expected to play important roles in the 2026 postseason, including pitcher Logan Henderson, who has allowed three or fewer earned runs in 22 consecutive outings and is positioned to be the team's No. 2 starter. Outfielder Cooper Pratt has impressed since his debut three months ago with a .276 batting average and has reached base safely in 13 of his last 16 games.
Reviewing the BrewPratt (ill) misses Crew's clinch celebration ... but he got a T-shirt and cider
MLB.com BrewersGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (93-57) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (75-75)
The Brewers can clinch the NL Central tonight against the Pirates if they win and the Cubs lose to the Braves, as their magic number sits at two. Milwaukee will start Jacob Misiorowski, who has been dominant since May with a 1.95 ERA and 236 strikeouts this season, and holds a 2.00 ERA over 18 innings in three previous starts against Pittsburgh. The Pirates will counter with Lake Bachar, acquired at the trade deadline, who will function as an opener and has allowed two runs in five innings against the Brewers this season. The Brewers will field a lineup similar to Sunday's with William Contreras returning at cleanup, while Cooper Pratt sits out due to illness.
Brew Crew BallBrewers seeing strong early returns from two major in-season contract extensions
The Milwaukee Brewers signed infielder Cooper Pratt to an eight-year, $50.75 million extension and outfielder Luis Lara to a seven-year, $31 million deal before their respective debuts in June and July. Both players have produced early success, combining for 2.5 Wins Above Replacement in their brief time in the majors, putting them on pace for 3.0+ bWAR over a full season. Pratt recorded a six-game RBI streak in August, while Lara made a game-changing catch and delivered a walk-off hit against the Cubs, suggesting the Brewers' investments may prove worthwhile.
Reviewing the Brew2026 NL Central Power Rankings: Week 24
Milwaukee finished below .500 this week while the rest of the NL Central improved, splitting four games with Chicago and losing two of three to Cincinnati. Jackson Chourio led the Brewers with nine hits including two doubles and a homer, while Cooper Pratt drove in nine runs with a bases-clearing triple. Logan Henderson was the team's only quality starter despite taking a loss, and relievers Trevor Megill and Abner Uribe combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. The Brewers will host both the Cubs and Reds at home this week in back-to-back three-game series.
Brew Crew Ball2026 Brewers Week in Review: Week 24
The Brewers had a rough week for starting pitchers but still won three games thanks to strong offensive performances. Logan Henderson earned pitcher of the week honors with a 2.48 ERA and 0.79 WHIP through fifteen starts, though other starters like Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan, and Jacob Misiorowski struggled significantly. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt led the offense with 7 hits in 22 at-bats and 9 RBIs, including a bases-clearing triple in Friday's 10-7 victory over Cincinnati. The Brewers scored eight or more runs in four games this week, with Andrew Vaughn and William Contreras also contributing key hits.
Brew Crew BallEarly prediction of the Milwaukee Brewers' 2026 postseason roster
The Milwaukee Brewers have a near-100% chance of reaching the 2026 playoffs for the eighth time in nine years, though manager Pat Murphy emphasizes nothing is guaranteed with an NL Central title, first-round bye, and home-field advantage still available. Brewers fans are already speculating about the October roster, which will shrink to 26 players from the expanded September roster of 28. Teams may include unexpected players based on matchups, such as the Brewers' inclusion of Robert Gasser in last year's NLCS against the Dodgers, and will adjust pitcher counts between 12 and 13 depending on series length. Key roster questions include whether trade deadline acquisition Bo Naylor will make the team as a third catcher and whether David Hamilton will earn postseason starts against right-handed pitchers over Pratt and Ortiz.
Reviewing the BrewCooper Pratt nears Ryan Braun's Brewers rookie record after strong showing against Reds
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-7 in a high-scoring game delayed 50 minutes by weather. Cooper Pratt drove in four runs with a bases-clearing triple and extended his streak of consecutive games with an RBI to six, batting .350 with a .600 slugging percentage during the stretch. Pratt is now one game away from matching Ryan Braun's Brewers rookie record of seven consecutive games with an RBI, set in 2007. Brice Turang also contributed with three hits and three RBIs in his return to form after a recent slump.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers pick up 10-7 win over Reds in another wild game
The Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-7 in a high-scoring game featuring five lead changes through the first three innings. Both starting pitchers struggled early, with the Reds scoring first before Milwaukee answered with runs of their own, including a double by Brice Turang in the third inning. The Brewers broke the game open in the fifth inning when Turang was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Cooper Pratt followed with a bases-clearing triple, giving Milwaukee a 9-6 lead. The Brewers' bullpen then shut down Cincinnati's offense to secure the victory.
Brew Crew BallGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (86-53) @ Chicago Cubs (78-61)
The Brewers send Jacob Misiorowski to the mound tonight against the Cubs' David Peterson, looking to avoid losing the series after splitting the first two games. Misiorowski has dominated Chicago throughout his career, posting a 2.33 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 27 innings in six appearances against the Cubs. Peterson has had mixed results this season but surprisingly owns a 4-1 record with a 3.44 ERA in seven career outings against Milwaukee. The Brewers made a roster move by designating Joel Kuhnel for assignment after he exhausted his rehab assignment window, while Cooper Pratt returns to the lineup after being cleared from last night's collision.
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