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Brewers top Braves 4-1 behind Bauers' homer and Henderson's strong pitching

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Brewers top Braves 4-1 behind Bauers' homer and Henderson's strong pitching

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on August 22, 2026, at American Family Field. Jake Bauers' two-run home run in the third inning provided essential run support for pitcher Logan Henderson, who delivered six effective innings, allowing only one run. The Brewers have now won six of their last seven games, improving their record to 81-49. Atlanta, struggling lately, has lost five of their last six matches. A rematch is scheduled for the Little League Classic on August 23, when Tyler Mahle will start for Atlanta against Milwaukee's Shane Drohan.

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By the Numbers

•Bauers hit a two-run homer to break a tie in the third inning.
•Henderson struck out four and allowed one run in six innings.
•Milwaukee scored three unearned runs in the third inning.
•The Brewers improved to 81-49 with the win.
•Milwaukee and Atlanta will meet again on August 23.

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9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers hold Braves to one run for second straight game, pick up MLB-best 81st win
9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Bauers homers and Logan Henderson delivers in Brewers' 4-1 victory over Braves

What they're saying

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Jake Bauers capped a marathon plate appearance with a tiebreaking two-run homer, Logan Henderson pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Saturday. The Brewers have won six of their last seven games. Atlanta has lost five of six and seven of nine.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE MEGARGEE