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Sports Illustrated
Eva Geitheim

Brewers Pinch-Hitter Reacts to Hitting Unexpected Home Run That Made Franchise History

Brewers pinch hitter Andruw Monasterio hit a game-winning three-run home run to lead Milwaukee to a franchise record 14th straight win. | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

With a second straight improbable comeback against the Reds, the Brewers have now made franchise history by tallying 14 consecutive wins. One day after Milwaukee overcame an 8-1 deficit on Christian Yelich's bat in honor of the late Bob Uecker, the Brewers earned Saturday's record-breaking victory in extra innings thanks to the unexpected heroics of pinch-hitter Andruw Monasterio.

The Brewers trailed the Reds 2-1 entering the ninth inning. Cincinnati was in position to seal a win with a double play until shortstop Elly De La Cruz overthrew first baseman Spencer Steer. The error allowed Brewers second baseman Brice Turang to score and tie up the game 2-2.

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