Milwaukee Brewers sweep Cincinnati Reds in three-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers completed a three‑game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. On June 22, right‑hander Brandon Woodruff returned from the injured list, pitched six scoreless innings, allowed one hit and recorded 10 strikeouts, earning his 900th career strikeout as Milwaukee won 2‑1 in 10 innings. The following night, rookie Brandon Sproat delivered a one‑hit, six‑inning shutout with a career‑high 10 strikeouts, leading the Brewers to a 2‑0 victory. The series finale saw the Brewers edge the Reds 6‑5, with back‑to‑back homers by William Contreras and Jake Bauers sealing the win and giving Milwaukee a season‑high 20 games over .500 at 49‑29. The Reds, plagued by injuries to key players such as shortstop Elly De La Cruz, managed only two hits in consecutive games and were swept at home for the first time since 2024. The sweep extended Milwaukee’s dominance over Cincinnati, marking 12 wins in the last 13 meetings and solidifying the Brewers’ lead in the NL Central.