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Christian Yelich, Brewers make clear statement by opening road trip with a 5th straight win

ANTHONY SANFILIPPO Associated Press
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025 Updated Jun 6, 2025

Caleb Durbin's walk-off sealed a Brewers' win in extra innings against the Red Sox, ensuring consecutive victories. Ben and Donnie recap Wednesday's victory.

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PHILADELPHIA — Christian Yelich hit two homers and drove in four runs, and Milwaukee limited National League-leading Philadelphia to four hits as the Brewers beat the Phillies 6-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

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Brewers WSJ cover photo — Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Carlos Hernández during the ninth inning Friday in Philadelphia. Yelich had two homers in the victory.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Brewers starter Freddy Peralta pitches during the first inning of Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello throws during the first inning of Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela hits a home run during the second inning of Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio can't catch a home run ball hit by the Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela during the second inning of Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Jake Bauers watches his home run during the third inning of Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Jake Bauers is greeted in the dugout after his home run during the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers watches his two-RBI single during the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Sal Frelick slides in safely to second base ahead of the tag by Boston Red Sox's David Hamilton during the sixth inning of Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Sal Frelick slides in safely to second base ahead of the tag by Boston Red Sox's David Hamilton during the sixth inning of Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe reacts after the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe reacts after the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee Brewers Caleb Durbin hits a game-winning sacrifice fly during the tenth inning of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Caleb Durbin reacts after a game-winning sacrifice fly during the tenth inning of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox in Milwaukee.
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Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Caleb Durbin reacts after a game-winning sacrifice fly during the tenth inning of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

Red Sox Brewers Baseball — Milwaukee's Caleb Durbin, second from left, reacts with teammates Sal Frelick, middle, and Brice Turang after a game-winning sacrifice fly during the tenth inning of Wednesday's win over the Boston Red Sox in Milwaukee.
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