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Brewers 13-2 Rout D-backs, Frelick Homers, Vargas Ties Record

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13–2.
They scored eight runs in the sixth inning, going 8-for-15 with runners in scoring position.
Outfielder Sal Frelick hit a solo home run in the second inning, ending the Brewers’ seven-game homerless streak.
Ildemaro Vargas singled in the eighth to extend his hitting streak to 24 games, tying a franchise record.

History

Historical Context

In 1978 the Milwaukee Brewers clinched the AL East with a 13-2 win, showcasing the offense that defined the Bud Selig-relocated franchise after its 1970 move from Seattle. The 2024 eight-run sixth inning—sparked by Sal Frelick’s drought-breaking hit and Ildemaro Vargas’s 24-game streak—echoes that historic power, reinforcing Milwaukee’s reputation for rally-filled games.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13–2.
They scored eight runs in the sixth inning, going 8-for-15 with runners in scoring position.
Outfielder Sal Frelick hit a solo home run in the second inning, ending the Brewers’ seven-game homerless streak.
Ildemaro Vargas singled in the eighth to extend his hitting streak to 24 games, tying a franchise record.

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