Reds end Makers’ franchise-record, 14-game winning streak on Hays’ bases-loaded

CINCINNATI– Austin Hays’ single with the bases packed in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 success over Milwaukee on Sunday, ending the Brewers’ franchise-record winning streak at 14 games.Milwaukee had actually barely taken out the previous two games in Cincinnati for its longest streak ever within one season and the longest in the majors since the St. Louis Cardinals won 17 straight from Sept. 11 to Sept. 28, 2021.

This time, Spencer Steer’s sacrifice bunt in the 10th sophisticated designated runner TJ Friedl to 3rd. After intentional strolls to Elly De La Cruz and Will Benson loaded the bases, Hays laced a single to down the third-base line for his 2nd career walk-off hit.Milwaukee, which conquered a seven-run deficit on Friday and rallied to win in 14 innings Saturday, almost came back for another win.William Contreras hit his 13th crowning achievement of the season

, a two-run shot off Reds more detailed Emilio Pagan, to put Milwaukee ahead 2-1 in the ninth. However the Reds tied it when Benson reached on a fielding error by shortstop Joey Ortiz and later on scored on Jose Trevino’s single. The first-place Makers was up to 53-17 in their last 70 games.The game was scoreless through 6 innings with Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott and Makers lefty Jose

Quintana allowing an integrated six hits with 11 strikeouts.Cincinnati scored the game’s first run when Hays led off the seventh with a double and scored on Trevino’s sacrifice fly to the wall in center.Graham Ashcraft (7-4)earned the win for Cincinnati. Grant Anderson (2-4 )took the loss.Key minute In the top of the 10th inning, designated runner Andrew Vaughn was thrown out at third base trying to bear down Blake Perkins ‘bunt.Key stat The Reds are the only group that has not been swept in a series this season. Their

40 series without a sweep is the longest in franchise history, eclipsing the 1970 group which went 32 straight series. It’s the seventh time the Reds have actually won the final game of

a series to prevent being swept.Up next Makers RHP Freddy Peralta (14-5, 2.90 )will begin Monday versus the Cubs at Wrigley Field. RHP Brady Singer(10-9, 4.31)will start Monday for the Reds against the Angels in Anaheim.