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Brewers drop series finale to Guardians, 4-2 in Milwaukee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:23 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Brewers drop series finale to Guardians, 4-2 in Milwaukee

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers lost 4-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on June 18, 2026, failing to secure a series sweep. After taking a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning, the Brewers allowed the Guardians to reclaim the lead with three solo home runs, including a pivotal shot by Travis Bazzana in the seventh. Milwaukee's pitching struggled in the late innings, leading to a series finale defeat. The Brewers now look ahead to their next matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Cleveland scored three solo home runs in the game.
•Milwaukee took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning.
•Travis Bazzana hit a go-ahead homer for Cleveland.
•Joel Kuhnel and Grant Anderson struggled in relief for Milwaukee.
•The Brewers could not capitalize on late scoring opportunities.

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9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers Lose Frustrating Series Finale vs. Guardians
9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers drop series finale to Guardians, 4-2

What they're saying

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Missed opportunities and bullpen lapses stalled the Milwaukee Brewers’ momentum as the offense left twelve runners stranded, wasting a solid start and spoiling a potential series sweep at home.
— Yahoo Sports