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Brewers Edge Braves 4-1 Behind Bauers' Marathon At-Bat
8/23/2026, 5:53:41 AM
Game Summary
On August 22, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the visiting Atlanta Braves 4–1 at home. Jake Bauers capped a 12-pitch plate appearance with a two-run homer in the third inning, giving Milwaukee a 3–1 lead that held for the remainder of the game. Rookie right-hander Logan Henderson worked six strong innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out four and walking two on a career-high 100 pitches.
Key Performances & Statistics
- Logan Henderson improved to 8-2 on the season, maintaining a streak of never allowing more than three runs in any of his 18 career starts.
- William Contreras contributed a single that drove in a run and added a second hit, finishing 2-for-4 for the game.
- Jake Bauers finished with one walk, one strikeout and one hit in three at-bats, adding his 23rd home run of the season. Over 117 games, he has compiled a .273 batting average, 23 homers and 74 RBIs.
- Martin Pérez (Braves) was charged with one earned run and three unearned runs in four innings; a fielding error on a dribbler by Cooper Pratt initiated the unearned scoring.
- The Brewers improved to 81-49, the best record in MLB, while the Braves fell to a five-loss stretch in six games.
Context and Implications
Milwaukee’s victory marked their sixth win in seven games, extending a dominant stretch that has positioned them atop the league standings. The win also gave the Brewers a series advantage and reinforced Henderson’s emergence as a reliable starter early in his career.
Player and Team Reactions
Bauers told the media that the lengthy at-bat felt rewarding and that he considered it possibly the best of his career, emphasizing his satisfaction in delivering the decisive hit. Team officials highlighted the collective effort, noting that the Brewers had allowed only two runs across the first two games of the series.
Upcoming Matchup
The Brewers and Braves are slated to meet again the following day in the Little League Classic at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with Atlanta starting Tyler Mahle and Milwaukee countering with Shane Drohan.
