Brewers edge Giants 3-2, widen NL wild card gap

On Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants, further widening the gap in the National League wild card race. William Contreras was a standout performer, contributing three hits and an RBI, while Garrett Mitchell added a crucial home run. The Brewers' starting pitcher, Aaron Civale, delivered a solid performance, allowing two runs over 5 1/3 innings, improving his record to 4-2 since joining the team from the Rays in July. The game began with a strong offensive showing from the Brewers, as four of their first five batters recorded hits against Giants starter Landon Roupp. Despite a shaky start, Roupp managed to settle down, allowing only two runs in five innings without issuing any walks. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, particularly on his birthday, noting that he found his rhythm after the first inning. The Brewers' victory not only helped them maintain their lead in the NL Central but also pushed the Giants eight games back in the wild card standings. With this win, the Brewers' magic number to clinch the division decreased to nine. Williams earned his 10th save of the season, striking out Tyler Fitzgerald to secure the win. Looking ahead, the Giants are dealing with injuries, including RHP Jordan Hicks and LHP Robbie Ray, who are both on the mend. The teams are set to face off again, with Blake Snell pitching for the Giants and Colin Rea for the Brewers, as both teams aim to improve their standings in the playoff race.