Brewers bullpen's historic game gets social media's attention

The Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen has taken social media by storm during their playoff run in 2026. Over the first six games of the National League playoffs, the relievers have allowed a mere single run in 28⅔ innings. Their dominance has been particularly evident in their last two games against the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, as they have been lights-out, pitching five perfect innings of relief across 15 batters faced and retired.

The remarkable performance has garnered attention from MLB media and fans alike. Just Baseball highlighted the historic milestone of the first bullpen to pitch five innings without allowing a single baserunner in postseason history. Bob Nightengale noted the Brewers' 0.31 ERA during the postseason, retiring all batters they faced.

Baseball Quotes praised the bullpen's dominance, while Dallas Braden expressed amazement at the postseason performance. The Padfathers deemed it potentially the best all-time postseason bullpen run, and Joshua emphasized the need for careful management to ensure sustained success.

Social media users have been quick to praise the bullpen's performance. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article about the Brewers' historic game received numerous reactions, with fans expressing excitement and awe at the bullpen's remarkable ability to keep hitters off the bases. The article concludes by predicting that if the Brewers continue this trend, their bullpen will be remembered as one of the best in postseason history.