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Brewers Edge A's 15-14 in 12-Inning Vegas Thriller

6/9/2026

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Summary

Brewers Win

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Oakland Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings at Las Vegas Ballpark.
The game produced 29 runs, 34 hits and 11 home runs, and Shea Langeliers opened with a 483-foot homer.
Andrew Vaughn recorded four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double in the ninth.
William Contreras hit a three-run homer in the 10th, highlighting the $2 billion Las Vegas stadium funded with up to $380 million.

Summary

Brewers Explode

The Brewers recorded a 15-run outburst, tying a franchise-record high-scoring game.
The outburst extended Milwaukee’s winning streak to nine games, a run that began with Ashby’s start.
Aaron Ashby was pulled after a 316-foot, 48-degree pop-up, ending his bid for a 10th win.
Joel Kuhnel debuted in the sixth inning, striking out the side.
Pat Murphy’s pinch-run for Blake Perkins set up Andrew Vaughn’s ninth-inning double that tied the game.

History

Historical Context

After the Rangers’ offensive surge helped them capture the AL West with a 95-67 record in 1999, the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics were central to that era’s high-scoring reputation. The league has seen recurring big innings, and the 2024 Brewers-Athletics marathon at Las Vegas Ballpark reflects that pattern, arriving as MLB approved the Athletics’ relocation to Las Vegas in 2023.

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Brewers Win

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Oakland Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings at Las Vegas Ballpark.
The game produced 29 runs, 34 hits and 11 home runs, and Shea Langeliers opened with a 483-foot homer.
Andrew Vaughn recorded four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double in the ninth.
William Contreras hit a three-run homer in the 10th, highlighting the $2 billion Las Vegas stadium funded with up to $380 million.

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