Three Things That Led to Jaw-Dropping Brewers Win

Following the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-3 loss on Saturday to the Pittsburgh Pirates that marked their fourth in a row, manager Pat Murphy emphasized that the team was sticking together through the tough times.

On Sunday, they put their resolve on display with a 5-0 win in the series finale against Pittsburgh. So, how did they get it done?

Kyle Harrison’s Monster Outing

Part of Murphy’s comments after Saturday's loss concerned the inexperience the Brewers possess when it comes to their pitching staff. At 24 years old, left-hander Kyle Harrison falls into such a category with the 2026 campaign being just his fourth MLB season.

But on Sunday, he showed the poise and production of an elite veteran.

Harrison was surgical on the mound as he denied the Pirates’ hitters all throughout his six innings of work en route to a career-high 12-strikeout performance.

After roaring out of the gate by striking out the first three batters in Pittsburgh’s lineup in the top of the first inning, Harrison allowed just one walk and one hit the rest of the way while continuing to fan each Pirate who stepped up to the plate.

Harrison’s outing did not just reflect an individual achievement, but one within the lore of the organization and in the sport. According to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy, Harrison became the first Brewers pitcher since Freddy Peralta in 2023 to pitch six or more scoreless innings while notching 12-plus strikeouts.

Additionally, Harrison joins Eric Lauer (2022) and Juan Nieves (1986) as the only other two left-handers in franchise history with such an accomplishment. Furthermore, his 12 strikeouts were the most by a lefty this season.

"Harrison was unbelievable," Murphy told the media after the game.

Fourth-Inning Frenzy

For a Brewers offense that has struggled without the services of , , and , it did not matter that no runs were manufactured in eight of the game’s nine innings. All that mattered is what they were able to do nearly halfway through the afternoon.