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Brewers Stifle Angels 6-2 Behind Drohan’s Fifth Straight Quality Start
8/1/2026, 12:32:07 PM
Core Game Summary
On July 31, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6–2. Left-hander Shane Drohan delivered his fifth consecutive start of six innings or more, striking out seven batters over six innings while allowing two runs on four hits and one walk. The Brewers built a three-run lead in the fifth inning when Brice Turang hit a 398-foot two-run homer and Jake Bauers followed with a 424-foot, 110-mph three-run blast. The Angels’ only response came in the same inning when Denzer Guzman hit a two-run opposite-field homer, leaving the final score 6–2.
Background & Context
Milwaukee entered the series atop the National League Central with a 67–41 record, having won nine of their last 13 games. The Angels, at 42–67, were in a rebuilding phase and had already moved reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe to the Texas Rangers ahead of the trade deadline. The matchup was part of the Brewers’ West Coast swing, following a four-game road skid that ended with a win over the San Francisco Giants earlier this month.
Data & Statistics
- Shane Drohan: 6–4 record, 3.48 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 7 K in 6 IP (86 pitches).
- Brice Turang: Leads major-league second basemen in OPS (.834), 25 doubles, 68 RBI, 71 runs, 61 walks. His fifth-inning homer was his 16th of the season.
- Jake Bauers: Hit a 424-foot, 110-mph homer, his first since July 11; playing through a fractured right big toe.
- Angels offense: Managed only two runs; Guzman’s homer was his fifth of the season.
- Team records: Brewers 68–41 after the win; Angels 42–68.
Official Statements & Responses
Murphy also highlighted the importance of Drohan eating deep innings to give the bullpen rest, a critical factor given injuries to starters Kyle Harrison and Brandon Woodruff.
On-the-Ground Report
The Brewers took an early 1–0 lead in the second inning, and the fifth inning’s two homers created a decisive 6–0 cushion. The Angels trimmed the deficit to 6–2 with Guzman’s blast, but Drohan quickly settled down, retiring four of the final five batters he faced. Relievers Grant Anderson, Abner Uribe, and closer Trevor Megill combined to allow only one baserunner over the seventh through ninth innings, sealing the victory.
What’s Next
Milwaukee’s next scheduled start is left-hander Robert Gasser (3–4, 4.71 ERA) against Angels right-hander José Soriano (9–6, 3.29 ERA) later this week. The series finale later in the week will feature Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (11–4, 1.58 ERA) versus Angels rookie starter Walbert Ureña (6–7, 2.70 ERA).
Verbatim Quotes
- “We didn't swing the bats well with runners in scoring position. We didn't have tremendous at-bats all night long,” — Pat Murphy, said manager
- “I think I've just been consistently working pretty deep into games," Drohan said.” — Shane Drohan
