The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
The victory is significant as it broke a six-game losing streak for the Reds against the Brewers [2, 3, 5, 6].
Pitcher Chase Burns led the effort for Cincinnati, pitching six innings [3, 6]. Burns outdueled Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski, allowing only two runs during his start [1].
Offensively, the Reds capitalized on Misiorowski's struggles. Sal Stewart and Jose Trevino both hit home runs off the Milwaukee pitcher [3]. Other reports indicate Misiorowski allowed two home runs during his five-inning start [5].
The game took place at American Family Field [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. While the Reds controlled the final score, the Brewers' offense struggled to keep pace with the Cincinnati pitching rotation.
Numerical totals for the game concluded with seven runs for the Reds and two for the Brewers [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
“The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2”
This win represents a psychological shift for the Reds, who had struggled consistently against Milwaukee over their last six meetings. By outperforming a top-tier ace like Jacob Misiorowski, Cincinnati demonstrates an improved ability to compete in high-stakes pitching matchups on the road.
