The Milwaukee Brewers put on one of the most complete offensive performances of the 2026 regular season on Friday, September 11, dismantling the Cincinnati Reds 20-0 at American Family Field. Eight different Brewers batters recorded multiple hits, William Contreras drove in six runs with a home run, and Dustin May tossed six scoreless innings to earn the win. Cincinnati's pitching staff allowed 22 hits and had no answer for a Milwaukee lineup that punished every mistake from the first pitch to the last.

Brewers Offense Erupts for 22 Hits and Five Home Runs Against Reds Pitching

The Reds needed six pitchers to get through nine innings, and none of them escaped unscathed for long. Andrew Abbott lasted just two innings, allowing nine hits and eight earned runs without recording a single strikeout. Luis Mey was worse in one-inning relief, giving up eight hits and eight earned runs in a single frame that turned a blowout into a historic one.

Contreras was the offensive centerpiece, going 2-for-5 with a home run and a game-high six RBI. Brice Turang matched his energy, going 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI — a perfect afternoon at the plate. Garrett Mitchell contributed 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI of his own, giving Milwaukee three players with four or more RBI on the night.

Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz each went 4-for-5, with Chourio adding two RBI. Jake Bauers went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Andrew Vaughn chipped in 2-for-2 with an RBI, and Luis Lara added two hits. From top to bottom, this lineup had no weak links on Friday night.

Dustin May Delivers 6 Scoreless Innings to Earn the Win

While the offense grabbed the headlines, May was sharp on the mound. He held Cincinnati to two hits over six innings, struck out six, and walked just one batter. It was a workmanlike outing that kept the bullpen fresh while his teammates put the game out of reach by the third inning. Garrett Stallings finished the final three innings, allowing no hits and striking out two to close out the shutout.

For the Reds, Sal Stewart was the only bright spot, going 2-for-4. Cincinnati's offense managed just two total hits against the combined Milwaukee pitching staff.

Turning Point: A Three-Inning Offensive Explosion Ended the Contest Early

The game was decided almost immediately. Andrew Abbott surrendered nine hits and eight earned runs in two innings, and by the time the Reds went to their second reliever, the margin was already insurmountable. The scoring didn't stop there — Milwaukee continued to pile on throughout the middle innings, ensuring the final margin reached 20.

What's Next for the Brewers

Milwaukee and Cincinnati continue their series at American Family Field with the Brewers carrying significant momentum out of Friday's blowout. With the 2026 regular season in its final weeks, every win in the NL Central matters, and Friday's performance showed this offense is capable of putting up a crooked number in a hurry.

  • Dustin May: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 1 BB — Win
  • Garrett Stallings: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
  • William Contreras: 2-for-5, HR, 6 RBI
  • Brice Turang: 3-for-3, HR, 4 RBI
  • Garrett Mitchell: 3-for-5, HR, 4 RBI
  • Jackson Chourio: 4-for-6, 2 RBI
  • Joey Ortiz: 4-for-5
  • Jake Bauers: 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI