Brewers' Bauers, Mitchell Join Ruth, Gehrig In Postseason Feat Not Seen Since 1928

In a historic moment for the Milwaukee Brewers, first baseman Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell joined legendary batters Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig by hitting back-to-back home runs off a left-handed pitcher in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. The duo's combined effort provided the Brewers with the lead they needed to potentially win their first World Series in franchise history.

Bauers' two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning gave the Brewers the advantage, while Mitchell's subsequent solo shot sealed the deal in the bottom of the same inning. The two left-handed batters were able to exploit Blake Snell's struggles with opposite-handed hitters, sending him from the game.

This remarkable feat is only the second time in MLB history that two left-handed batters have hit consecutive home runs off a left-handed pitcher, with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig accomplishing it during the 1928 World Series. However, Bauers and Mitchell have both had exceptional years, with the former reaching age 30 and the latter playing more games this year than in his previous four seasons combined.

While Bauers and Mitchell may not go down as Hall of Famers, their performance in Game 3 will cement their status as legends in the state of Wisconsin if the Brewers secure their first World Series title since 1928.