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Milwaukee Brewers tie MLB modern-era shutout record with 22-0 win over Mariners
The Milwaukee Brewers achieved a historic 22-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners at American Family Field, matching the largest shutout margin in Major League Baseball's modern era since 1888. The Brewers, currently holding the best record in MLB, exploded for 21 runs between the fifth and eighth innings.
Key offensive contributors included Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, Jake Bauers, and Luis Lara, the latter of whom hit his first career Major League home run. The Mariners' defensive struggles were highlighted by four errors and a notable blunder by Julio Rodríguez, who mistakenly threw the ball into the stands believing it was the third out of the eighth inning.
Following the blowout, the Mariners managed to bounce back the next night, defeating the Brewers 7-5. The series of games highlighted both the Brewers' dominant season and the Mariners' recent struggles.
Entities
American Family Field · Bryce Miller · Christian Yelich · Jake Bauers · Julio Rodríguez · Kyle Harrison · Luis Lara · Milwaukee Brewers · Seattle Mariners
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jake Bauers has hit 22 home runs this season. heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Logan Gilbert allowed three runs over five or more innings in the Mariners' victory. deadspin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 22-0 score was the biggest shutout by a home team since 1887. deadspin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 78-49 record. heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0 in a series opener. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bauers has a career-best 2.7 bWAR through 114 games. heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 22-run performance was the Mariners' worst loss in their 50-year history. deadspin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mariners won the second game of the series 7-5. deadspin.com