Brewers Edge Reds with Late Homer for Fifth Straight Win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — In a tightly contested matchup, Rhys Hoskins delivered a decisive blow with a 405-foot home run in the eighth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. This win marks the Brewers' fifth consecutive victory and their ninth straight series win against the Reds. Hoskins’ homer, his 20th of the season, came off reliever Tony Santillan, extending his impressive hitting streak to 14 games. On the mound, Milwaukee rookie Tobias Myers showcased his talent, allowing just three hits over 7 1/3 innings while striking out a career-high nine batters. Cincinnati's Nick Martinez also put forth a strong performance, surrendering only one hit and striking out seven in his longest outing of the season, spanning seven innings. Both pitchers maintained a no-hitter until a two-out single in the fourth inning, with neither allowing a runner to advance past first base. Joel Payamps earned the win for the Brewers after pitching in the eighth inning, while Devin Williams, returning from the injured list, closed the game with a perfect ninth, striking out all three batters he faced for his first save of the season. The Brewers, leading the NL Central, have been on a scoring spree, having tallied 42 runs in their previous four games, including a sweep in Atlanta. In roster news, the Reds activated RHP Emilio Pagán from the injured list, while RHP Yosver Zulueta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Additionally, RF Jack Fraley returned to the lineup after leaving Friday’s game with a sprained ankle. Milwaukee has yet to announce a starter for their next game.