How the Brewers scored 22 runs (and 11 nuggets about the historic win)

On August 18, the Milwaukee Brewers achieved a historic 22-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, marking the largest margin of victory in franchise history. This win also ties for the most runs in franchise history, matching the previously held record of a 22-2 win over Toronto in 1992. The Brewers' performance in this game solidified it as one of only three instances in the modern era where a team scored 22 runs and shut out the opponent, joining events from 1975 and 2004.

The game unfolded with an explosive first inning, as William Contreras delivered a run-scoring single, and Jake Bauers made a crucial defensive play, turning an error by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh into a run. The momentum continued in the fifth inning with Jackson Chourio's RBI single, which brought David Hamilton to the plate. Hamilton delivered a crucial home run and stole second base, putting the Brewers ahead 2-0.

Contreras continued his offensive contributions with a sacrifice fly, loading the bases and setting up Brice Turang's run. The fifth inning saw Christian Yelich's powerful home run, driving in three runs and increasing the Brewers' lead to 6-0. The inning was capped off with Hamilton's four-run home run, further extending the Brewers' lead to 9-0.

The scoring frenzy continued with Jake Bauers' powerful home run, which became his team-leading 22nd of the year and the fourth run of the game, making it 11-0. The momentum shifted as Nick Davila, the reliever, allowed two singles and a Hamilton single to score, leading to a 12-0 score. Andrew Vaughn capitalized on an error by Seattle's Josh Naylor, scoring the 13th run.

The floodgates opened in the eighth inning as Luis Lara, a rookie, hit his first career home run, further extending the Brewers' lead to 16-0. Reliever Josh Simpson struck out Jonathan Ornelas, who contributed with an RBI single. Believing the inning was over, Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez made a costly error by throwing the ball into the stands instead of catching a line drive by Yelich, resulting in two additional runs for the Brewers, pushing the score to 21-0.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Luis Lara added two more RBIs, making it a four-RBI night for the rookie. The inning concluded with a walk by Contreras and a sacrifice fly, bringing the total to 22-0. The game concluded with a scoreless ninth inning by the Brewers' backup catcher Gary Sánchez, maintaining their dominant lead. This historic win showcased not only the Brewers' offensive firepower but also the teamwork and resilience that led to one of the most dominant performances in Major League Baseball history.