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Woodruff shines in return as Brewers top Reds 2-1 in 10 innings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:48 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Woodruff shines in return as Brewers top Reds 2-1 in 10 innings

Summary

Brandon Woodruff returned to the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers with a strong performance, taking a perfect game into the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds. Joey Ortiz drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, contributing to a final score of 2-1. Woodruff struck out 10 batters, allowing only one hit in his first start since April due to shoulder inflammation. The Brewers' Garrett Mitchell walked, leading to Ortiz's crucial play that scored Jake Bauers. This win keeps the Brewers in first place as the season progresses.

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•Brandon Woodruff allows one hit and strikes out 10 in his return.
•Joey Ortiz's sacrifice fly scores the first run in the 10th inning.
•Brewers improve to first place in the division with the win.
•Garrett Mitchell and Jake Bauers contribute to the game-winning situation.
•Brady Singer pitches seven strong innings for the Reds.

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1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Woodruff's stellar return and Ortiz's sacrifice fly in 10th lift Brewers to 2-1 win over Reds

What they're saying

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Brandon Woodruff took a perfect game into the sixth inning in his return and Joey Ortiz's sacrifice fly in the 10th drove home the go-ahead run as the first-place Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Monday night. In the 10th, Garrett Mitchell walked then Sal Frelick bunted Mitchell and designated runner Jake Bauers into scoring position.
— Yahoo Sportsby JEFF WALLNER

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