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Brewers Blank Mariners 22-0, Ties MLB Shutout Record

8/19/2026

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Summary

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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0 on August 18, tying the MLB record for the largest shutout.
Kyle Harrison earned his tenth win by throwing five scoreless innings and recording eight strikeouts.
The Mariners fell to 59-67, leaving them four games back in the AL West and three behind the wild-card.

History

Historical Context

In August 1902, the Cleveland Bronchos, a fifth-place American League club (69–67 record), routed the Philadelphia Athletics 22–0, setting the MLB record for the largest shutout margin. 122 years later, on August 18, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers repeated the feat, beating the Seattle Mariners 22–0 with Kyle Harrison striking out eight. These rare blowouts, echoing dominance, revive league debates over scheduling equity and pitching depth.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0 on August 18, tying the MLB record for the largest shutout.
Kyle Harrison earned his tenth win by throwing five scoreless innings and recording eight strikeouts.
The Mariners fell to 59-67, leaving them four games back in the AL West and three behind the wild-card.

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