Brewers score seven early runs to defeat Guardians 9-4
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:53 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 9-4 victory against the Cleveland Guardians at home on June 17. Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio each hit home runs, contributing to a seven-run surge in the first four innings. Despite a grand slam from Cleveland's Daniel Schneemann, Gavin Williams struggled on the mound, allowing seven earned runs. Milwaukee rookie Cooper Pratt made an impact in his second game with his first hit and run scored. The teams will meet again for the series finale on June 18.
- •Yelich and Chourio each hit home runs for Milwaukee.
- •Cleveland's Schneemann hit a grand slam in defeat.
- •Williams allowed a career-high seven earned runs.
- •Pratt recorded his first hit and RBI in the game.
- •Cleveland and Milwaukee are set to play again tomorrow.
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Brewers. Milwaukee hammers Gavin Williams in easy win
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Yelich and Chourio homer as the Brewers beat the Guardians 9-4
"Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first four innings in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. One night after making his major league debut, Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt got his first hit and scored his first run in the second inning. Cleveland wasted a grand slam from Daniel Schneemann as Gavin Williams (9-4) allowed a career-high seven earned runs in five innings.
"Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich homered as the Milwaukee Brewers downed the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, June 17.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:53 AMGuardians score vs. Brewers. Milwaukee hammers Gavin Williams in easy win
Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich homered as the Milwaukee Brewers downed the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, June 17.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:13 AMYelich and Chourio homer as the Brewers beat the Guardians 9-4
Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers scored seven runs in the first four innings in a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. One night after making his major league debut, Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt got his first hit and scored his first run in the second inning. Cleveland wasted a grand slam from Daniel Schneemann as Gavin Williams (9-4) allowed a career-high seven earned runs in five innings.
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