Milwaukee rode an 11-game win streak into midweek, heightening its postseason-like momentum as the Brewers moved atop the NL with a balanced attack. Paul Skenes was stymied by Milwaukee’s surge, surrendering the first two of five homers as Pittsburgh absorbed a 14-0 shellacking. Milwaukee’s depth at the deadline—eschewing big trades in favor of on-hand contributors—has paid off, with Brice Turang belting six homers since August and Andrew Vaughn driving in 32 RBIs since joining on July 7. Sal Frelick added a leadoff homer as Freddy Peralta spun six scoreless, and the rotation held opponents to one or fewer runs in five of the six games. The potential for a 12th straight win looms large, with a George Webb hamburger promo tied to a 12-game streak adding a playful stakes twist. Brewers fans are savoring a blend of power, contact, and pitching that’s carrying the club through a grueling stretch.

Two strong reminders stand out: Turang’s uptick in power and Vaughn’s midseason infusion have reshaped the Brewers’ lineup identity, while Peralta’s recent shutdown of the Pirates reinforced the unflappable nature of Milwaukee’s pitching staff. Skenes faced a hot offense but remains one of baseball’s defining prospects, a contrast that underscores the league-wide balance of power tilting toward teams that maximize depth and execution. If Milwaukee can sustain the consistency, the next several series could provide a true test of whether this run is sustainable or a dazzling streak that will eventually settle into a more conventional grind.