
Brewers rookie Freddy Peralta combined with two relievers to shut out the Cincinnati Reds on five hits Wednesday afternoon 4-0. Milwaukee took the series two-games-to-one. Peralta also had an R-B-I on his first major league hit and he had a no-hitter going until the fourth inning.
Audio PlayerChristian Yelich was four-for-four with a homer, a double and two runs batted in.
Audio PlayerJeremy Jeffress picked up his sixth save. Manager Craig Counsell spoke on the decision to use Jeffress in a closer role.
Audio PlayerCounsell is also fully aware of how big of a series win this was.
Audio PlayerWith the win, the Brewers remained three games behind the Chicago Cubs. They have an off-day Thursday, then host the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday night. Wade Miley will start that game.
–NL Central Division
St. Louis Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 1
Pittsburgh Pirates 2, Atlanta Braves 1
Chicago Cubs 8, Detroit Tigers 2