Milwaukee Brewers tie modern-era shutout record in 22-0 victory over Seattle Mariners

By Liam Tremblay — 19 August 2026 — 3 min read

The Milwaukee Brewers achieved a significant victory on Tuesday, defeating the Seattle Mariners with a score of 22-0. This result ties the modern-era record for the largest shutout in baseball. The win further solidified the Brewers’ strong season, as they currently hold the best record in Major League Baseball.

The Brewers’ offensive outburst included three-run home runs from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara, alongside a two-run shot by Jake Bauers. The team’s 22 runs also matched a franchise record for runs scored in a single game. Historically, since 1901, only two other 22-0 victories have occurred: one by Pittsburgh against the Chicago Cubs in 1975, and another by Cleveland against the New York Yankees in 2004.

Offensive Explosion and Key Performances

The Brewers’ scoring began in the first inning, though the offense truly ignited later in the game. Jake Bauers initiated the scoring in an unconventional manner. After doubling with two outs against Bryce Miller, William Contreras singled. A throw from left fielder Randy Arozarena beat Bauers at the plate, but catcher Cal Raleigh dropped the ball, allowing Bauers to score.

The fifth inning saw the Brewers extend their lead significantly. Jackson Chourio hit an RBI single, followed by a sacrifice fly from William Contreras. Christian Yelich then hit a three-run homer, pushing the score to 6-0. The momentum continued into the sixth inning when David Hamilton hit a three-run homer to make it 9-0. Later in the same inning, Jake Bauers added his 22nd home run of the season, increasing the lead to 11-0.

The eighth inning proved to be the most productive for Milwaukee, as they scored nine runs. This included Luis Lara’s first career home run, a three-run shot that made the score 16-0. The Brewers continued to add runs, accumulating six more in the eighth inning to reach their final tally of 22 runs. David Hamilton recorded a career-high four RBIs, while Christian Yelich and Luis Lara also each drove in four runs. Garrett Mitchell contributed with four hits.

Pitching Dominance and Series Outlook

On the pitching side, Kyle Harrison secured the win for the Brewers. Harrison, who had allowed eight runs (three earned) in his previous start, delivered a strong performance, holding the Mariners to just two hits over five innings and striking out eight batters. Following Harrison, Shane Drohan pitched two innings, and Grant Anderson handled the eighth. Catcher Gary Sánchez completed the five-hitter, working through two hits in the ninth inning and throwing several pitches under 40 mph.

For the Mariners, Bryce Miller was credited with the loss, having allowed six runs and a home run. The team made several pitching changes, bringing in Josh Simpson in the fifth inning and Nick Davila for the sixth and seventh. In a notable move, infielder Leo Rivas took the mound in the eighth inning for Seattle, where he faced the Brewers’ nine-run surge.

The Brewers currently boast a record of 78-48, maintaining their position as a top team in Major League Baseball. The two teams are scheduled to meet again on Wednesday. The upcoming game will feature Seattle’s right-handed pitcher Logan Gilbert (9-7, 3.28 ERA) against Milwaukee’s right-handed pitcher Dustin May (6-7, 4.13).

Source: tsn.ca