Game result and context
Cincinnati Reds defeat Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 on September 6, 2026. The Reds improved to 69-74, while the Brewers fell to 88-56.
Final result
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers with a final score of 12-8. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Reds move to a record of 69-74 on the season. The Brewers, who currently lead their division, now hold a record of 88-56.
How the game changed
Cincinnati established an early lead, scoring one run in the first, two in the second, and one in the third inning to build a 4-0 advantage. The Brewers responded in the fourth inning with three runs, highlighted by a two-run home run from Jake Bauers. The Reds immediately countered in the bottom of the fourth with a two-run home run from Elly De La Cruz, maintaining their momentum.
The Reds extended their lead in the eighth inning by scoring three additional runs, which proved decisive as the Brewers were held to only one run in the final frame.
Key performances
Elly De La Cruz led the Reds' offense, finishing with two hits, four RBIs, and one home run. Juan Brito contributed significantly with three hits and one RBI, while Héctor Rodríguez also recorded three hits and one RBI. Tyler Stephenson added two hits and two RBIs to the winning effort.
For the Brewers, Jake Bauers provided two RBIs on his lone hit, a home run. Brice Turang added two hits and three RBIs for Milwaukee.
Season and playoff context
The Milwaukee Brewers remain in first place in their division with a magic number of 12. Despite the loss, they maintain a strong position in the standings with an 88-56 record.
The Cincinnati Reds sit in fifth place in their division, 18.5 games back. With this result, their elimination number stands at 1, and they remain 6.5 games back in the wild-card race with a wild-card elimination number of 13.