Milwaukee Brewers Extend MLB-Best Win Streak to 5, Defeat Atlanta Braves 7-2 Behind Freddy Peralta – August 5, 2025

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers Defeat Atlanta Braves 7-2, Extend Winning Streak

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night, solidifying their position as the team with Major League Baseball's best record. The Brewers, now 69-44, have extended their winning streak to five games and maintain a solid lead at the top of the NL Central.

Freddy Peralta Shines on the Mound

Freddy Peralta took the spotlight in his return to Atlanta, delivering a strong performance with five innings pitched and allowing just one run on four hits. Following his All-Star Game appearance in Atlanta last month, Peralta improved his record to 13-5 on the season.

Big Fourth Inning Sparks Brewers' Victory

The Brewers broke open the game with a four-run fourth inning. Andrew Vaughn played a pivotal role, capping a marathon 12-pitch at-bat with a two-run single that extended Milwaukee's advantage. Vaughn, who has been red-hot at the plate, stretched his hitting streak to 11 games and tallied four home runs with 14 RBIs in that span, raising his batting average from .204 to .240.

Isaac Collins, who homered in the series opener, contributed two hits and drove in two runs. Christian Yelich got Milwaukee on the board with a bases-loaded infield single in the third inning, and a wild pitch made it 2-0 before Vaughn's clutch hit drove in two more runs.

Braves Struggle to Capitalize

For the Braves, Eli White provided the only offensive spark against Peralta with a fourth-inning home run and later drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh to drive in another run. Atlanta had a prime opportunity in the sixth with the bases loaded, but Brewers reliever Nick Mears struck out Jurickson Profar to end the threat. Michael Harris II made a highlight reel catch at the center field wall in the eighth to prevent further damage.

Key Stat

Andrew Vaughn's 11-game hitting streak matches the longest of his career, underlining his recent offensive surge for Milwaukee.

Up Next

In the series finale on Wednesday night, the Braves are set to start right-hander Spencer Strider (5-8, 3.71 ERA) against the Brewers’ left-hander Jose Quintana (8-4, 3.50 ERA).

In summary

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their dominance with a solid 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves, powered by Freddy Peralta’s strong outing and Andrew Vaughn's timely hitting. The victory extends Milwaukee's winning streak to five and solidifies their spot atop the NL Central. The Braves struggled to convert opportunities, while the Brewers capitalized on key moments to secure the win ahead of the series finale.

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