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Brewers offense fired on all cylinders in 2024 thanks in part to barrage of grand slams
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee. It was the first career grand slam for Bauers, who sent a 3-2 sinker from Pirates reliever Josh Fleming over the right-field wall.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers is congratulated after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 8-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 13 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang, right, celebrates with third base coach Jason Lane after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of the Brewers' 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on June 22 in San Diego. Milwaukee was scoreless and facing its final out when Turang took Padres reliever Jhony Brito deep to left for his second career grand slam.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang, right, celebrates with teammate Rhys Hoskins after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of the Brewers' 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on June 22 in San Diego.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins hits a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee. Hoskins put Milwaukee ahead for good by driving a first-pitch fastball from Rangers reliever Jacob Latz into the left-field seats for his third career grand slam, which was part of a five-run rally in the sixth.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins reacts after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins reacts after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins is congratulated after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on June 24 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers hits a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee. Bauers homered off Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi with two down to give Milwaukee a 4-1 lead with a 444-foot drive to center field for his second career grand slam and second of the season.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers tosses his bat after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers is congratulated by Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on June 26 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee. The 20-year-old rookie became the youngest player in franchise history to hit a grand slam, recording the first of his career on a 1-2 sweeper off Cubs starter Jameson Taillon with two outs after the ball just made it over the wall in left and put the Brewers ahead 4-2 for good.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Chicago's Ian Happ can't catch a grand slam hit by Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio reacts after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee. Turang's two-out blast to right field was his second grand slam in last five games and Milwaukee's fifth in eight games and sixth on the season.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang tosses his bat after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Brice Turang celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on June 30 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles. It was the second grand slam of the year for Hoskins and the seventh of the season for the Brewers.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins hits a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles.
Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins, center, is congratulated by his Brewers teammates after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5 in Los Angeles.
5 greatest Milwaukee Brewers pitchers of all time
5 greatest Milwaukee Brewers pitchers of all time
Pitching has always been a vital component of success in major league baseball.
LHP Teddy Higuera (1985-94)
During his prime, Higuera was perhaps the most elite lefty in the AL.
RHP Ben Sheets (2001-08)
Sheets fought through ailments to produce four All-Star Game appearances (2001, 2004, 2007, 2008) during his time with the Brewers.
The first trip to the All-Star Game came during a rookie season in which he finished with an 11-10 record and 94 strikeouts. In Sheets’ ninth career start, he pitched a five-hit shutout vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.
RHP Yovani Gallardo (2007-14)
Gallardo followed in the footsteps of Higuera as another dominant Mexican pitcher for the Brewers.
RHP Corbin Burnes (2018-present)
It might seem early for this coronation, but in the past three seasons, Burnes has asserted himself as one of the top arms in the NL.
RHP Rollie Fingers (1981-85)
The legendary reliever with perhaps the most famous mustache in MLB history graced the Brewers with the final four seasons in his 17-year career.
Honorable mention: LHP Mike Caldwell (1977-84)
Caldwell began his career with the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Cincinnati Reds, but the best stretch of his career came with the Brewers.
Honorable mention: LHP CC Sabathia (2008)
It was a glorious lone season in Milwaukee for Sabathia.
Honorable mention: RHP Jim Slaton (1971-77, 1979-83)
Slaton spent the majority of his career in Milwaukee and is the franchise leader in wins (117), shutouts (19), games started (268), and innings pitched (2,025.1).
Slaton is also second in complete games (69) and fourth in strikeouts (929) in Brewers history. In 1977, Slaton was selected to the All-Star Game and finished with 104 strikeouts and a 3.58 ERA.
