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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Miami Marlins 8–6 on July 18 at American Family Field, surpassing the Vegas total of 8.5 runs in a competitive matchup. Milwaukee's pitching staff dominated with 13 strikeouts and just 2 walks while allowing only 7 hits, though the Marlins managed 1 home run to keep the contest close. The Brewers' offense generated 10 hits and 8 RBIs with a .735 OPS, though they struck out 10 times; Miami countered with 7 hits, 6 RBIs, and a .738 OPS despite fanning 13 times. Milwaukee's ERA of 3.48 proved decisive against Miami's 4.02, with the home team's pitching discipline—allowing just 2 walks—limiting Miami's ability to manufacture runs. The Marlins' 7 walks issued by their pitching staff represented a vulnerability that Milwaukee exploited to secure the two-run victory. The Brewers' pitching efficiency and clean defensive game (zero errors) should bolster rotation confidence heading into their next divisional stretch.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| MIL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Liam Hicks ×2Leo Jiménez ×2Javier SanojaGriffin ConineJackson Chourio ×2Braden Shewmake ×2Christian YelichGarrett MitchellCooper PrattJoey Ortiz
