. Peralta Delivers Exactly What the Brewers Need: MLB-Best 15th Win Powers a 7–0 Blank of Cubs
Chicago, Aug. 18, 2025. Freddy Peralta reddy Peral took the mound with poise and grit, giving the Milwaukee Brewers exactly what they needed as he earned an MLB-best 15th win in a convincing 7–0 shutout of the Cubs
Peralta dominated from the first pitch. He breezed through six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out six, putting Milwaukee in command from the outset That outing pushed him to a 15-5 record and a sparkling 2.78 ERA, reinforcing his spot as the league’s wins leader
Despite a shaky moment in the fourth—walking three straight Cubs to load the bases—Peralta dug deep. He struck out top prospect Owen Caissie with a changeup and induced a lineout from Nico Hoerner to halt the rally. Then he retired eight in a row to finish his 95-pitch gem
Brewers’ Offense Pops When It Counts
Milwaukee didn’t need a lot to win, but it made every swing count. Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin each delivered a solo home run, two hits, and two runs batted in, offering key early offense
In the eighth inning, a pesky Milwaukee rally unraveled the Cubs. A mix of three walks, two hits (one infield), a ground-out, and a wild pitch generated a four-run explosion—a signature rally from a team clicking at the right time
Relievers Lock It Down to Seal the Shutout
High on command, Peralta gave way to the bullpen, which held firm. Abner Uribe, Jared Koenig, and Grant Anderson combined to stifle Chicago, allowing just one hit over three innings, and preserving Milwaukee’s second shutout win of the season
Momentum Fuels a Division-Dominating Run
This victory extended Milwaukee’s sizzling form. They’ve won 23 of their last 28 games since the All-Star break. The franchise’s 14-game win streak ended Sunday, but they bounced back with this dominant display—and they now lead the NL Central by nine over the Cubs
On another front, Peralta’s 15-win mark makes him the first pitcher to hit that milestone this season—a tribute to consistency and poise in the rotation
What Peralta Said—and What THAT Means
Peralta shrugged off big milestones. “I don’t think about that,” he said, emphasizing his focus on simply showing up and giving his best every time he steps on the mound
That grounded, focused approach echoes through Milwaukee’s lineup and clubhouse. “What he did was big for us,” Turang said. “He dominated. I’m happy for him, and then offensively, we’re putting the pieces together.”
Why this Win Matters—and What’s Next
Milwaukee’s schedule has taxed their pitching depth—19 games in 18 days looms large. Having Peralta deliver this kind of performance at this point brings a much-needed lif
Offlookers should keep an eye on Peralta’s trajectory. With weeks left in the regular season, he has a solid shot at becoming the Brewers’ first 20-game winner since Teddy Higuera in 1986
Key Takeaways
- Freddy Peralta dominates: six innings, one hit, six strikeouts, MLB-best 15th win.
- Brewers rally with clutch solo homers from Turang and Durbin and an explosive eighth inning.
- Bullpen closes the deal with clinical shutdown.
- Momentum continues: Milwaukee is surging in wins and secures top spot in NL Central.
- Looking ahead: Peralta eyes a 20-win season as the stretch run unfolds