Brewers defeat Reds 10-7 following five-run fifth inning

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Brewers defeat Reds 10-7 following five-run fifth inning
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The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 10-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on September 4 at Great American Ball Park. The decisive moment occurred in the fifth inning when a defensive error by Elly De La Cruz contributed to a five-run rally for Milwaukee. Starting pitcher Rhett Lowder surrendered seven runs over four innings, while the Reds’ bullpen could not stifle the Brewers' offense after the early lead. Despite a three-run home run from Eugenio Suárez and a two-run shot by Matt McLain, Cincinnati fell to 1-7 against Milwaukee this season. Trevor Megill recorded his 26th save of the year for the Brewers. The two teams are scheduled to continue the series on September 5 with Andrew Abbott facing Dustin May.

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  • The Brewers scored five runs in the fifth inning to take the lead.
  • Rhett Lowder allowed seven runs on six hits in four innings of work.
  • Elly De La Cruz tallied three hits in five at-bats despite a costly fifth-inning error.
  • Trevor Megill earned his 26th save of the season for Milwaukee.
  • Andrew Abbott and Dustin May are the scheduled starting pitchers for the next game.
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  • 2:18 AMYahoo SportsPoor pitching, defense leads to another Reds loss to Brewers
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The Reds have now lost seven of eight games against the Brewers this season.

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