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Photos: Brewers offense showcasing its power with timely home runs in May

  • May 20, 2024
  • May 20, 2024 Updated Jun 23, 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Houston Astros on Sunday, but they're still atop the NL Central Division standings — and still ranked among the league leaders in home runs. 

Rays Brewers - May 1

Milwaukee's Willy Adames makes his way to home plate after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on May 1 in Milwaukee. 

Kenny Yoo, Associated Press
Rays Brewers - May 1

Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena can't make the catch at the wall on a home run by Milwaukee's Willy Adames during the seventh inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the Rays on May 1 in Milwaukee.

Kenny Yoo, Associated Press
Brewers Cubs - May 4

Milwaukee's Blake Perkins, right, hugs teammate Andruw Monasterio after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning of the Brewers' 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on May 4 in Chicago.

Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated Press
Brewers Royals - May 6

Milwaukee's Gary Sánchez celebrates with teammate Willy Adames after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on May 6 in Kansas City, Mo. 

Colin E. Braley, Associated Press
Brewers Royals - May 7

Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz runs home after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on May 7 in Kansas City, Mo. 

Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
Brewers Royals - May 7

Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz, left, celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on May 7 in Kansas City, Mo. 

Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
Brewers Royals - May 7

Milwaukee's Willy Adames waits for the pitch before hitting a go-ahead three-run home run during the ninth inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on May 7 in Kansas City, Mo. 

Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
Brewers Royals - May 7

Milwaukee's Willy Adames celebrates with fans after hitting a go-ahead three-run home run during the ninth inning of the Brewers' 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on May 7 in Kansas City, Mo. 

Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
Cardinals Brewers - May 9

Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz reacts after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on May 9 in Milwaukee. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Cardinals Brewers - May 11

Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins hits a go-ahead three-run home run during the seventh inning of the Brewers' 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on May 11 in Milwaukee. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Cardinals Brewers - May 11

Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins celebrates his three-run home run during the seventh inning of the Brewers' 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on May 11 in Milwaukee. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Cardinals Brewers - May 11

Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins celebrates his three-run home run during the seventh inning of the Brewers' 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on May 11 in Milwaukee. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Pirates Brewers - May 15

Milwaukee's William Contreras hits a three-run home run during the third inning of the Brewers' 10-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 15 in Milwaukee. Contreras was the first of five Brewers batters to homer off Pirates starter Martín Pérez, who gave up 11 hits and nine runs before leaving with no outs in the sixth inning.

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Pirates Brewers - May 15

Milwaukee's William Contreras reacts as he crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of the Brewers' 10-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 15 in Milwaukee.

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Pirates Brewers - May 15

Milwaukee's William Contreras reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of the Brewers' 10-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 15 in Milwaukee.

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Pirates Brewers - May 15

Milwaukee's Gary Sánchez rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of the Brewers' 10-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 15 in Milwaukee.

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Pirates Brewers - May 15

Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz hits a home run during the fifth inning of the Brewers' 10-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 15 in Milwaukee.

Morry Gash, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 17

Milwaukee's Jake Bauers gestures after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the Brewers' 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros on May 17 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 17

Milwaukee's Jake Bauers celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Jason Lane during the second inning of the Brewers' 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros on May 17 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 17

Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros on May 17 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 17

Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz, right, celebrates his three-run home run with third base coach Jason Lane during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros on May 17 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 17

Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz celebrates his three-run home run during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros on May 17 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 18

Milwaukee's William Contreras hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on May 18 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 18

Milwaukee's William Contreras jumps on home plate after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on May 18 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press
Brewers Astros - May 18

Milwaukee's William Contreras celebrates his three-run home run during the fifth inning of the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on May 18 in Houston. 

Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press

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