Brewers squander early lead against Twins despite late scoring efforts

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Brewers squander early lead against Twins despite late scoring efforts
Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers led the Minnesota Twins 4-0 through two innings but lost 8-6 on August 7. Pitching struggles, particularly from Shane Drohan and Antonio Senzatela, hampered Milwaukee, which gave up six unanswered runs. Drohan allowed nine hits and six earned runs over five innings, and Senzatela was unable to maintain a tie in a crucial moment. The Brewers left eight runners stranded and hit just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Milwaukee, now 72-44, failed to rally in the later innings despite opportunities to score.

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  • Brewers led 4-0 early but lost to the Twins 8-6.
  • Shane Drohan allowed six earned runs in five innings.
  • Antonio Senzatela allowed two runs in a critical eighth inning.
  • Milwaukee stranded eight runners and struggled with runners in scoring position.
  • Brewers' record falls to 72-44 after the defeat.
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  • 2:43 AMYahoo SportsDrohan, Senzatela Spoil Early Brewers Lead vs. Twins
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A squandered four-run cushion and shaky performances from the pitching staff snapped the Milwaukee Brewers winning streak.

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