Brewers secure 9-4 victory over Braves in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on June 21, 2026, at Truist Park. After losing the previous two games by a single run, the Brewers built a commanding lead with an eight-run second inning. William Contreras contributed significantly, hitting a three-run homer and finishing with four hits. Robert Gasser pitched six strong innings, allowing only two runs, while the Brewers added another run in the seventh without a hit. Chad Patrick closed out the game to secure the win as the Brewers head into a challenging stretch of games against NL Central opponents.
- •Brewers scored eight runs in a dominant second inning.
- •Contreras went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored.
- •Gasser struck out seven over six innings pitched.
- •Milwaukee will play five of the next six games against NL Central teams.
- •Brandon Woodruff is expected to return for the next game.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Braves behind big second inning
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Contreras rips 3-run homer in 8-run inning as Gasser ends drought in Brewers' 9-4 win over Braves
"William Contreras had four hits, including a three-run homer in Milwaukee's eight-run second inning, and the Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid. Sal Frelick added a two-run double off Bryce Elder (5-5) as the Brewers matched their season high for most runs in an inning.
"Robert Gasser goes six strong, William Contreras collects four hits in series finale
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:41 PMBrewers avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Braves behind big second inning
Robert Gasser goes six strong, William Contreras collects four hits in series finale
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:19 PMContreras rips 3-run homer in 8-run inning as Gasser ends drought in Brewers' 9-4 win over Braves
William Contreras had four hits, including a three-run homer in Milwaukee's eight-run second inning, and the Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid. Sal Frelick added a two-run double off Bryce Elder (5-5) as the Brewers matched their season high for most runs in an inning.
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