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The Milwaukee Brewers dominated the Colorado Rockies 11–2 on July 26 at American Family Field, far exceeding the Vegas total line of 7.5 runs with a decisive offensive and pitching performance. The Brewers' pitching staff was particularly dominant, striking out 15 batters while allowing just 5 hits and 2 earned runs with a 3.43 ERA, while the Rockies mustered only 5 hits and struck out 15 times themselves. Milwaukee's offense generated 14 hits with a .739 OPS and 9 RBIs, though they managed just 1 home run in the blowout victory. Colorado's pitching was ineffective, surrendering 14 hits and 11 earned runs with a 5.55 ERA, and the Rockies' lineup was particularly helpless, going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position and recording no walks. The Brewers' flawless defense (zero errors) and strikeout-heavy pitching approach proved too much for a struggling Rockies team that relied on 2 home runs in a losing effort. Milwaukee's dominant pitching display and run differential improvement should bolster their rotation confidence heading into the stretch run.