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Brewers 6, Nationals 5: Thrilling walk-off hit caps memorable day at American Family Field
Brandon Woodruff, making his first start in 664 days after recovering from serious shoulder surgery, delivered a masterful 10-strikeout performance. The Brewers trailed, 5-3, entering the bottom of the ninth against Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan. Andrew Vaughn delivered his biggest swing yet, with a two-run double to tie the game with nobody out, slicing a ball to the fence in right-center. Caleb Durbin, with the infield in, smacked a walk-off hit to right to give the Brewers a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals. It was the Brewers’ sixth career game with doubledigit walks and no walks and Woodruff’s 10th career 10+ strikeout game. He’s racking up the Ks through four innings, tying his outing on September 22, 2022 for the most he’s ever had in four innings through 20 years of professional baseball. It’s been one of the most memorable weeks of baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers in recent memory, capped by a ninth-inning comeback.
To cap what has been nothing short of one of the most memorable weeks of baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers in recent memory, a ninth-inning comeback capped by Durbin’s third walk-off hit of the season made good on an emotional afternoon at American Family Field to deliver a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals.
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Durbin was the hero. Vaughn, whose legend has grown to unbelievable heights in merely five days along Lake Michigan, was the paladin.
But Woodruff, make no doubt about it, was the star of the show.
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Before the ninth inning rally, Woodruff, making his first start in front of the home crowd in 664 days days after recovering from serious shoulder surgery, delivered a masterful 10-strikeout performance. He received a standing ovation on his way both and off the mound.
Yet the Brewers trailed, 5-3, entering the bottom of the ninth against Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan.
Vaughn delivered his biggest swing yet, which is saying something, with a two-run double to tie the game with nobody out, slicing a ball to the fence in right-center.
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Pinch-runner Andruw Monasterio moved up to third on a heads-up base running play as Jake Bauers grounded out for the first out, then Durbin, with the infield in, smacked a walk-off single to right.
Nationals’ Brady House makes Brewers pay
House had yet to homer in the major leagues coming into the day in 85 career at-bats.
He crushed the Brewers for two big ones.
Having already hit a solo homer off Woodruff in the fourth, House delivered a clutch two-run, go-ahead blast off Abner Uribe in the top of the eighth. Uribe, who’s been so good this season, hung a 2-0 slider and House didn’t miss it, smacking it out at 102.5 mph.
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Milwaukee’s offense, which had been silent since its three-run fourth, made some noise in the bottom half with consecutive one out singles, but a William Contreras 111-mph double play grounder put that threat away.
A CJ Abrams sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth extended the host’s deficit to a pair.
Caleb Durbin of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates with his teammates after hitting a walk-off single against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at American Family Field on July 12.
Andrew Vaughn does it again
It might be time to resurrect the Vaughn’s Valley sign.
Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn extended his own franchise record by collecting an RBI in each of his first five games with a go-ahead, two-run double in the fourth inning. Acquired for Aaron Civale after the right-hander requested a trade in June, Vaughn has eight runs driven in through five games with Milwaukee, including at least one RBI in each contest.
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Another solo homer burns Woodruff, who’s racking up the Ks
Jul 12, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Woodruff has tied his career-high for strikeouts through four innings, but a couple of damage swings have bit him.
Sandwiched between two of his nine strikeouts through the first four frames, Woodruff hung a first-pitch sweeper to Nationals third baseman Brady House, who roped it to the bleachers in left for a solo home run to put Washington ahead, 2-0.
Woodruff responded by fanning Daylen Lile, tying his outing on September 22, 2022 for the most strikeouts he’s ever had in four innings. He’s gotten eight Ks through four innings a whopping 10 times before.
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The burly righty secured his 20th career 10+ strikeout game soon thereafter, getting Riley Adams swinging to open the fifth before a one-out single from No. 9 hitter Jacob Young prompted Pat Murphy out of the dugout to take the ball. Woodruff threw 81 pitches, allowing five hits and no walks.
It was Woodruff’s sixth career game with double-digit strikeouts and no walks issued.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 12: William Contreras and Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after scoring on a double by Andrew Vaughn #28 against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at American Family Field on July 12, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Nationals jump on the board first
Daylen Lile flicked his wrists, and the ball flew just enough.
A two-out, two-strike homer by the Nationals rookie right fielder opened the scoring after Woodruff had struck out three of the first six batters of the game. The ball wasn’t particularly well-struck, leaving the bat at only 93 mph but back-spinning its way just over the right-field fence.
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Woodruff followed by striking out Riley Adams, his fourth punch out through two innings.
What time is the Brewers game today?
Time: 3:10 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Brewers game on tonight?
TV channel: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.
Brewers lineup
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Nationals lineup
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Brewers schedule
Brewers vs. Nationals, 1:10 p.m. July 13. Milwaukee RHP Freddy Peralta (10-4, 2.74) vs. Washington RHP Jake Irvin (7-4, 4.78). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
All-star break, July 14-18.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers vs. Nationals score: Thrilling walk-off hit caps memorable day
Brewers 6, Nationals 5: Walk-off victory caps extraordinary week for Milwaukee
Brandon Woodruff made his long-awaited return to the mound in the Brewers’ thrilling walk-off victory July 12. Andrew Vaughn came seemingly out of nowhere to absolutely rake, delivering 10 RBIs and multiple clutch hits. Jacob Misiorowski struck out 12 Dodgers, outdueling Shohei Ohtani, moments before Trevor Megill was tabbed as an all-star. Freddy Peralta was named to the all-Star team and then shoved against the National League-best Dodgers. The Brewers came from 5-3 down in the bottom of the ninth against Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan to deliver a 6-5 win. It was Durbin’s third game-ender in the first half of the first season in the majors and put a fitting bow on not only a memorable day for the Brewers but a week that won’t be forgotten. It’s been nothing short of one of the most memorable weeks of baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers in recent memory, a 9-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.
To cap what has been nothing short of one of the most memorable weeks of baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers in recent memory, a ninth-inning comeback capped by Durbin’s third walk-off hit of the season made good on an emotional afternoon at American Family Field to deliver a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on July 12.
Durbin was the hero. Vaughn, whose legend has grown to unbelievable heights in merely five days along Lake Michigan, was the paladin.
But Woodruff, make no doubt about it, was the star of the show.
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Before the ninth inning rally, Woodruff, making his first start in front of the home crowd in 664 days days after recovering from serious shoulder surgery, delivered a masterful 10-strikeout performance. He received a standing ovation both at the beginning and conclusion of his outing, which lasted 4 ⅓ innings.
Yet the Brewers trailed, 5-3, entering the bottom of the ninth against Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan.
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Vaughn delivered his biggest swing yet, which is saying something given his immaculate first week with the team, with a two-run double to tie the game with nobody out, slicing a ball to the fence in right-center after Jackson Chourio singled and Christian Yelich walked.
Pinch-runner Andruw Monasterio moved up to third on a heads-up base running play as Jake Bauers grounded out for the first out, then Durbin, with the infield in, smacked a walk-off single to right.
Durbin’s third game-ender in the first half of the first season in the majors sent 35,000 into a frenzy and put a fitting bow on not only a memorable day for the Brewers but a week that won’t be forgotten.
Since Woodruff debuted in Miami on July 6 with six innings and eight strikeouts in a win, it’s been nonstop buzz around the Crew.
Freddy Peralta was named to the all-star team and then shoved against the National League-best Dodgers. Jacob Misiorowski struck out 12 Dodgers, outdueling Shohei Ohtani. A late comeback led to a Jackson Chourio walk-off to cap a sweep of Los Angeles, moments before Trevor Megill was tabbed as an all-star.
Misiorowski became the player with the least big-league experience to ever be named an all-star, stirring up national controversy. Woodruff made his long-awaited return to the American Family Field mound in the Brewers’ thrilling walk-off victory July 12.
And, throughout it all, Vaughn came seemingly out of nowhere to absolutely rake, delivering 10 RBIs and multiple clutch hits.
Brady House flips script late
Nationals third baseman Brady House had yet to homer in the major leagues coming into the day in 85 career at-bats.
He crushed the Brewers for two big ones.
Having already hit a solo homer off Woodruff in the fourth, House delivered a clutch two-run, go-ahead blast off Abner Uribe in the top of the eighth. Uribe, who’s been so good this season, hung a 2-0 slider and House didn’t miss it, smacking it out at 102.5 mph.
Milwaukee’s offense, which had been silent since its three-run fourth, made some noise in the bottom half with consecutive one out singles, but a William Contreras 111-mph double play grounder put that threat away.
A CJ Abrams sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth extended the host’s deficit to a pair.
Andrew Vaughn does it again
It might be time to resurrect the Vaughn’s Valley sign.
Vaughn extended his own franchise record by collecting an RBI in each of his first five games with a go-ahead, two-run double in the fourth inning. Acquired for Aaron Civale after the right-hander requested a trade in June, Vaughn has eight runs driven in through five games with Milwaukee, including at least one RBI in each contest.
Another solo homer burns Woodruff, who’s racking up the Ks
Woodruff has tied his career-high for strikeouts through four innings, but a couple of damage swings have bit him.
Sandwiched between two of his nine strikeouts through the first four frames, Woodruff hung a first-pitch sweeper to Nationals third baseman Brady House, who roped it to the bleachers in left for a solo home run to put Washington ahead, 2-0.
Woodruff responded by fanning Daylen Lile, tying his outing on September 22, 2022 for the most strikeouts he’s ever had in four innings. He’s gotten eight Ks through four innings a whopping 10 times before.
The burly righty secured his 20th career 10+ strikeout game soon thereafter, getting Riley Adams swinging to open the fifth before a one-out single from No. 9 hitter Jacob Young prompted Pat Murphy out of the dugout to take the ball. Woodruff threw 81 pitches, allowing five hits and no walks.
It was Woodruff’s sixth career game with double-digit strikeouts and no walks issued.
Nationals jump on the board first
Daylen Lile flicked his wrists, and the ball flew just enough.
A two-out, two-strike homer by the Nationals rookie right fielder opened the scoring after Woodruff had struck out three of the first six batters of the game. The ball wasn’t particularly well-struck, leaving the bat at only 93 mph but back-spinning its way just over the right-field fence.
Woodruff followed by striking out Riley Adams, his fourth punch out through two innings.
What time is the Brewers game today?
Time: 3:10 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Brewers game on tonight?
TV channel: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.
Brewers lineup
TBA
Nationals lineup
TBA
Brewers schedule
Brewers vs. Nationals, 1:10 p.m. July 13. Milwaukee RHP Freddy Peralta (10-4, 2.74) vs. Washington RHP Jake Irvin (7-4, 4.78). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
All-star break, July 14-18.
Brewers 8, Nationals 3: Six-run third is the difference
Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer in the sixth to give the Brewers a 6-1 lead. Sal Frelick, William Contreras and Caleb Durbin all had two-hit games for Milwaukee.DL Hall opened and pitched three innings and Quinn Priester took over from there, finishing up by pitching the final six in improving to 7-2 on the season. The Brewers improved to a season-high 14 games over .500 at 54-40, their fifth straight win. The game was played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was the Brewers’ first game against the Nationals this season. It was the Nationals’ first visit to theBrewers’ hitter-friendly Miller Park since July 3, 2012. The Nationals have lost three of their last four games, including a series against the Brewers in the World Series last year, and have lost their last three in a row in the NL Division Series, as well as the NL Championship Series in 2012.
Six straight hits capped by a Christian Yelich home run plated six runs, and it was academic from there in an eventual 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals at American Family Field.
Andrew Vaughn added a homer as well – his second in four games with his new team – as the Brewers rattled off their fifth straight win while improving to a season-high 14 games over .500 at 54-40.
BOX SCORE:Brewers 8, Nationals 3
DL Hall opened and pitched three innings and Quinn Priester took over from there, finishing up by pitching the final six in improving to 7-2 on the season.
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Sal Frelick, William Contreras and Caleb Durbin all had two-hit games for Milwaukee.
Washington narrows the deficit – momentarily
A two-out RBI double by Brady House in the sixth and leadoff homer in the seventh by Riley Adams cut the Brewers’ lead to 7-3.
Milwaukee got one of those runs back in the bottom of the seventh, however, when Vaughn sent a towering solo homer out to left off Luis García.
It gave Vaughn at least one run batted in over each of his first four games with the Brewers, a new franchise record.
Nationals miscue opens the door
Caleb Durbin drove a catchable fly ball to right to start the Brewers’ third that Daylen Lile got a glove on but seemed to misjudge. It fell for a double.
The floodgates opened from there with Milwaukee racking up five consecutive hits to open a 6-1 lead.
Sal Frelick’s single and William Contreras’s double drove in the first two runs, then Jackson Chourio followed with a two-run single.
That brought up Yelich, who belted a two-run homer into the second deck in right to up the advantage to 6-1. The homer was Yelich’s 19th, tying his 144-game output in 2023.
After Priester struck out a pair in the fourth to open his outing, Contreras cashed in a two-out walk drawn by Frelick by lacing his second double in as many innings – a 110.4-mph rocket – that made it a 7-1 game.
DL Hall provides three innings
Before the game, manager Pat Murphy indicated Hall could be used for more than just the opening inning.
And indeed, Hall went a full three to tie a season high with the Nationals lineup stacked with five left-handed hitters, including three of the first four.
He got through the first two innings unscathed, but a leadoff walk issued to the No. 9-hitting Adams in the third cost Hall as CL Abrams drove him in with a triple.
Two batters later, Abrams was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a grounder to shortstop, and the damage was limited to a run.
Hall allowed two hits, a run, walked a pair and struck out two over his 40-pitch outing.
What time is the Brewers game tonight?
Time: 7:10 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Brewers game on tonight?
TV channel: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.
Brewers lineup
Sal Frelick RF
Jackson Chourio CF
William Contreras C
Christian Yelich DH
Andrew Vaughn 1B
Isaac Collins LF
Brice Turang 2B
Caleb Durbin 3B
Joey Ortiz SS
Nationals lineup
CJ Abrams SS
James Wood LF
Josh Bell DH
Nathaniel Lowe 1B
Alex Call CF
Luis García Jr. 2B
Brady House 3B
Daylen Lile RF
Riley Adams C
Brewers schedule
Brewers vs. Nationals, 3:10 p.m. July 12. Milwaukee RHP Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 1.50) vs. Washington LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara (0-1, 13.50). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
Brewers vs. Nationals, 1:10 p.m. July 13. Milwaukee RHP Freddy Peralta (10-4, 2.74) vs. Washington RHP Jake Irvin (7-4, 4.78). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
Brewers 8, Nationals 3: Six-run third is the difference
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 8-3 on Friday night, July 11 at American Family Field. Six straight hits capped by a Christian Yelich home run plated six runs, and it was academic from there. Andrew Vaughn added a homer as well – his second in four games with his new team – as the Brewers rattled off their fifth straight win while improving to a season-high 14 games over .500 at 54-40.DL Hall opened and pitched three innings and Quinn Priester took over from there, finishing up by pitching the final six in improving to 7-2 on the season.Sal Frelick, William Contreras and Caleb Durbin all had two-hit games for Milwaukee. The homer was Yelich’s 19th, tying his 144-game output in 2023, and his second of the season for the Brewers, who have won their last five games in a row and six of their last seven. The Brewers have won three of their past four games against the Nationals.
Six straight hits capped by a Christian Yelich home run plated six runs, and it was academic from there in an eventual 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals at American Family Field.
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Andrew Vaughn added a homer as well – his second in four games with his new team – as the Brewers rattled off their fifth straight win while improving to a season-high 14 games over .500 at 54-40.
BOX SCORE: Brewers 8, Nationals 3
DL Hall opened and pitched three innings and Quinn Priester took over from there, finishing up by pitching the final six in improving to 7-2 on the season.
Sal Frelick, William Contreras and Caleb Durbin all had two-hit games for Milwaukee.
Washington narrows the deficit – momentarily
A two-out RBI double by Brady House in the sixth and leadoff homer in the seventh by Riley Adams cut the Brewers’ lead to 7-3.
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Milwaukee got one of those runs back in the bottom of the seventh, however, when Vaughn sent a towering solo homer out to left off Luis García.
It gave Vaughn at least one run batted in over each of his first four games with the Brewers, a new franchise record.
Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich is greeted by center fielder Jackson Chourio after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning against the Nationals on July 11 at American Family Field.
Nationals miscue opens the door
Caleb Durbin drove a catchable fly ball to right to start the Brewers’ third that Daylen Lile got a glove on but seemed to misjudge. It fell for a double.
The floodgates opened from there with Milwaukee racking up five consecutive hits to open a 6-1 lead.
Sal Frelick’s single and William Contreras’s double drove in the first two runs, then Jackson Chourio followed with a two-run single.
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That brought up Yelich, who belted a two-run homer into the second deck in right to up the advantage to 6-1. The homer was Yelich’s 19th, tying his 144-game output in 2023.
After Priester struck out a pair in the fourth to open his outing, Contreras cashed in a two-out walk drawn by Frelick by lacing his second double in as many innings – a 110.4-mph rocket – that made it a 7-1 game.
DL Hall provides three innings
Before the game, manager Pat Murphy indicated Hall could be used for more than just the opening inning.
And indeed, Hall went a full three to tie a season high with the Nationals lineup stacked with five left-handed hitters, including three of the first four.
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He got through the first two innings unscathed, but a leadoff walk issued to the No. 9-hitting Adams in the third cost Hall as CL Abrams drove him in with a triple.
Two batters later, Abrams was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a grounder to shortstop, and the damage was limited to a run.
Hall allowed two hits, a run, walked a pair and struck out two over his 40-pitch outing.
What time is the Brewers game tonight?
Time: 7:10 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Brewers game on tonight?
TV channel: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.
Brewers lineup
Sal Frelick RF
Jackson Chourio CF
William Contreras C
Christian Yelich DH
Andrew Vaughn 1B
Isaac Collins LF
Brice Turang 2B
Caleb Durbin 3B
Joey Ortiz SS
Nationals lineup
CJ Abrams SS
James Wood LF
Josh Bell DH
Nathaniel Lowe 1B
Alex Call CF
Luis García Jr. 2B
Brady House 3B
Daylen Lile RF
Riley Adams C
Brewers schedule
Brewers vs. Nationals, 3:10 p.m. July 12. Milwaukee RHP Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 1.50) vs. Washington LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara (0-1, 13.50). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
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Brewers vs. Nationals, 1:10 p.m. July 13. Milwaukee RHP Freddy Peralta (10-4, 2.74) vs. Washington RHP Jake Irvin (7-4, 4.78). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers 8, Nationals 3: Six-run third is the difference
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