Brewers Tie Modern MLB Shutout Record With 22-0 Rout of Mariners/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ The Milwaukee Brewers matched baseball’s modern-era record for the largest shutout with a 22-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Milwaukee collected a season-high 22 hits and four home runs while tying the franchise record for runs in a game. Rookie Luis Lara hit his first major league homer, while position player Gary Sánchez pitched a scoreless ninth inning.
Quick Look
- Milwaukee defeated Seattle 22-0.
- The Brewers tied the modern-era record for the largest shutout.
- Milwaukee matched its franchise record for runs.
- The Brewers also scored 22 runs against Toronto in 1992.
- Milwaukee recorded a season-high 22 hits.
- Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer.
- David Hamilton added a three-run home run.
- Luis Lara hit his first career homer.
- Jake Bauers connected for a two-run shot.
- Bauers leads Milwaukee with 22 home runs.
- He has reached base in 20 consecutive games.
- The Brewers entered with an MLB-low 117 homers.
- Milwaukee scored nine runs against infielder Leo Rivas.
- Gary Sánchez pitched a scoreless ninth.
- The Brewers improved to 78-48.
- The announced attendance was 36,870.
Deep Look
Brewers tie modern shutout record
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers produced an unexpected power display Tuesday night while matching baseball’s modern-era record for the largest shutout.
Milwaukee defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0.
The Brewers entered the game with the best record in Major League Baseball despite hitting fewer home runs than any other team.
They combined their usual aggressive baserunning with four homers and a season-high 22 hits.
Four home runs fuel rout
Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara each hit three-run home runs.
Jake Bauers added a two-run shot.
The Brewers began the game with 117 homers, the lowest total in the majors.
Despite that statistic, Seattle manager Dan Wilson had warned before the game that Milwaukee’s lineup could produce power.
Wilson anticipated Milwaukee versatility
“They’ll put bunts down and put pressure on the bases and steal bags,” Wilson said. “They also have the ability to hit the home run. You kind of have to prepare for all areas of the game.”
Milwaukee demonstrated both sides of its offensive identity.
The Brewers used a double steal during a five-run fifth inning to help turn a close contest into a rout.
Their home runs then accelerated the scoring throughout the later innings.
Milwaukee matches franchise record
The Brewers improved to 78-48 while tying the franchise record for runs scored in one game.
Milwaukee previously scored 22 runs against the Toronto Blue Jays on Aug. 28, 1992.
The Brewers’ 22 hits established a new season high.
“It’s one game but a pretty darn good performance,” manager Pat Murphy said. “I’d like to order that every night.”
Only two other modern teams won 22-0
Only two other Major League Baseball teams have recorded 22-0 victories since 1901.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the host Chicago Cubs by that score on Sept. 16, 1975.
Cleveland matched it in a road victory over the New York Yankees on Aug. 31, 2004.
Milwaukee joined them with the largest shutout margin of baseball’s modern era.
Yelich homers during decisive fifth
Yelich hit his ninth home run of the season in the fifth inning.
His three-run shot came against Seattle starter Bryce Miller.
The homer contributed to Milwaukee’s five-run inning and helped break the game open.
The Brewers followed with five more runs in the sixth.
“It’s kind of crazy. It happened fast,” Yelich said. “It’s always fun to be on this side.”
Bauers reaches base in 20th straight
Bauers hit his team-leading 22nd home run during the sixth inning.
The performance also extended his on-base streak to 20 consecutive games.
“I’ve got nothing for you on that one,” Bauers said while attempting to describe the offensive outburst. “It was just good performance all around. Just good at-bats all night up and down the lineup.”
The Brewers received production throughout the batting order.
Infielder allows nine runs
Seattle turned to infielder Leo Rivas to pitch in the eighth inning with the outcome already decided.
Milwaukee scored nine runs against him.
The inning included Lara’s three-run home run.
The 21-year-old rookie’s first major league homer added a memorable personal milestone to the historic team performance.
Lara celebrates first career homer
Teammates jokingly questioned whether Lara’s homer should count because it came against a position player.
“For me, it all counts,” Lara said through an interpreter. “But I understand that it may not be common to get your first (home run) against a position player.”
His teammates defended the achievement and encouraged him to enjoy the moment.
Teammates back young rookie
“It’s a hard game. Every bloop single, dribbler single, home run off a position player, they all count,” Bauers said.
Yelich also urged Lara to appreciate the milestone.
“The first career homer is always cool,” Yelich said. “Anytime you get to jog around the bases in a major league game is always special. It was cool for him to get his first one and smile and laugh about it.”
Sánchez closes with scoreless ninth
Milwaukee also used a position player on the mound.
Veteran catcher and first baseman Gary Sánchez pitched a scoreless ninth inning.
Many fans in the announced crowd of 36,870 stood and cheered as he completed the shutout.
It was Sánchez’s third career pitching appearance and his second of the season.
He has thrown two scoreless innings across his two appearances this year.
Sánchez entertains Milwaukee crowd
“He did great. He was a showman as always,” Bauers said. “The crowd was involved. They loved it. He loved it. We loved it. But I still think he’s a better catcher than a pitcher.”
Sánchez’s scoreless inning completed a night when Milwaukee dominated every part of the game.
The record-tying victory also showcased the versatility of a team that holds baseball’s best record despite ranking last in home runs.
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