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Ortiz’s First HR Powers Brewers to Fifth Straight Win

5/13/2026

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Summary

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Joey Ortiz hit his first home run, sparking the Brewers' offense in a 6-4 win that extended Milwaukee’s streak to five games.
Brandon Sproat earned his first major-league win, pitching 5 1/3 innings with six strikeouts, while Matt Waldron allowed six runs in 2 2/3 innings, raising his ERA to 9.28 and jeopardizing his rotation spot.
The Padres will start veteran Lucas Giolito in the series finale after Waldron’s likely roster move.

History

Historical Context

After rookie Yordano Ventura’s June 2015 debut sparked a 14-game winning streak that lifted Kansas City to a 45-31 (.592) record, the Royals were riding the momentum of a 2014 playoff resurgence built on the 2012 acquisition of James Shields and Wade Davis. That foundation helped the club capture its second World Series title in 2015.

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Story summary

Joey Ortiz hit his first home run, sparking the Brewers' offense in a 6-4 win that extended Milwaukee’s streak to five games.
Brandon Sproat earned his first major-league win, pitching 5 1/3 innings with six strikeouts, while Matt Waldron allowed six runs in 2 2/3 innings, raising his ERA to 9.28 and jeopardizing his rotation spot.
The Padres will start veteran Lucas Giolito in the series finale after Waldron’s likely roster move.

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