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Brewers’ 22-0 Shutout Ties Modern-Era Record
8/19/2026, 8:20:37 PM
Record-Setting Game
On Tuesday, August 18, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0 at American Family Field. The victory matched baseball’s modern-era record for the largest shutout, a feat previously achieved only by the 1975 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 2004 Cleveland Indians. Milwaukee’s 78-48 record after the game was the best in Major League Baseball.
Background & Context
The 22-run margin ties the most runs ever allowed by a single team in a shutout since the modern era began in 1900. It also equals the Brewers’ franchise record for runs in a game, first set in 1992 against the Toronto Blue Jays. The only other 22-0 games in MLB history were the Pirates’ win over the Chicago Cubs in 1975, and the Indians’ win at the New York Yankees in 2004.
Data & Statistics
- Runs: 22 (Brewers) – 0 (Mariners)
- Hits: 22 (Brewers) – 5 (Mariners)
- Home runs: 4 (Yelich, Hamilton, Bauers, Lara)
- Brewers’ franchise-record runs in a game: 22
- Brewers’ season home runs: 117 (fewest in MLB)
- Starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (Brewers) threw five scoreless innings, striking out eight and allowing two hits.
- Mariners starter Bryce Miller surrendered six runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 innings; relief pitcher Josh Simpson allowed five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning.
- Position player Leo Rivas pitched the eighth inning, giving up nine runs (eight earned).
- Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez’s mis-throw with the bases loaded added two runs, bringing the total to 22.
Official Statements & Responses
Brewers manager Pat Murphy called the performance “a pretty darn good performance” and expressed a wish to see such output “every night.” Pitcher Kyle Harrison, after his five-inning shutout, noted the importance of “keeping the momentum” for Milwaukee’s pennant push.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s kind of crazy. It happened fast,” — Christian Yelich
- “I’ve got nothing for you on that one,” — Jake Bauers
- “He did great. He was a showman as always,” — Jake Bauers
- “You obviously never want to be the guy that does that,” — Christian Yelich
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the count of earned runs credited to the Mariners. CBS Sports reported that only seven runs were earned, attributing the extra two to Julio Rodríguez’s error. The Score and Spectrum News described the eighth-inning rally as nine runs, without separating earned from unearned. No source provided a definitive official scoring revision, leaving the exact earned-run total ambiguous.
Why It Matters
The win moved the Brewers to an MLB-best 78-48 record, extending their lead over the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs. For Seattle, the loss was their eighth in the last 11 games and the third 10-plus-run defeat in that span, leaving the Mariners at 59-67 and four games behind the AL West leader. The result underscores Milwaukee’s offensive depth and highlights the Mariners’ ongoing struggles despite remaining within reach of a wild-card spot.
