Episode 68: Sky is not Falling Despite Losses in 4 of 5 after Franchise Record 14-Game Win Streak

The Brewers are tired and banged up, but they still have 5 game lead in the win column over all other teams in MLB! It sounds like reinforcements like Jackson Chourio and Rhys Hoskins are due back soon. All-Star closer Trevor Megill struggled recently and was placed on the IL, but he hopes to be back quickly. We talked many other things, including the Bob Uecker celebration of life!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the link below for 10% off of Smackin’ Sunflower Seeds!https://www.smackinsunflowerseeds.com/BrewCrewScoopMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

The Brewers used some Andruw Monasterio heroics on Saturday to set the franchise record for longest win streak! They almost did it again on Sunday. Despite a tough start to this Cub series, the sky is not falling! We also talked potential realignment, our trip to see Jesus Made and Luis Pena, and more.Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the link below for 10% off of Smackin’ Sunflower Seeds!https://www.smackinsunflowerseeds.com/BrewCrewScoopMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

Announcer for the 2025 Southern League South Division First Half Champion Biloxi Shuckers and friend of the podcast, Javik Blake, joins us again to talk about the current Shuckers team, recent graduates, and the guys he expects to see there soon!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

The Brewers finally won 12 straight after failing to get it done earlier this season, and in Milwaukee we all know that means free George Webb’s burgers! This team is well above a franchise record setting pace for wins with a 6.5 game lead on the rest of MLB! There were almost too many good things to highlight for all our normal segments. The icing on the cake? We may have the best farm system too!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the code "SCOOP20" at shockersbaseball.org for 20% off of private pitching, hitting, catching, or infield lessons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

The Brewers pulled off their best 60-game stretch ever to become the first team to win 70 games! They swept the Nationals and Braves on the road this past week, and there were almost too many Hot Hitters and Untouchable Pitchers to choose. Isaac Collins won Rookie of the Month, Andrew Vaughn stayed red hot, two young stars were promoted to high-A, and more!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the code "SCOOP20" at shockersbaseball.org for 20% off of private pitching, hitting, catching, or infield lessons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

The Brewers won the series against the Cubs, and newcomer Andrew Vaughn stayed red hot with his dagger grand slam! There were 5 sellouts in the 6 game homestand, and the alumni home run derby was a huge success. The Brewers will wake up on August 1st with a 1 game lead on the best record in baseball!Use code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the code "SCOOP20" at shockersbaseball.org for 20% off of private pitching, hitting, catching, or infield lessons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

The Brewers failed to push the streak to free burger level, but after snapping the win streak at 11, they bounced back with a win in the finale in Seattle to win the series and wake up with the best record in baseball!Use the code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the code "SCOOP20" at shockersbaseball.org for 20% off of private pitching, hitting, catching, or infield lessons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

Dan Zielinski of The Baseball Prospect Journal joined us to share some insight on the Brewers’ draft picks, Wisconsin kids selected, and more!BaseballProspectJournal.comUse the code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the code "SCOOP20" at shockersbaseball.org for 20% off of private pitching, hitting, catching, or infield lessons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

Jacob Misiorowski was questionably named an All-Star, but he impressed at the game throwing a bunch of heat. We recapped the rest of the game and festivities including new formats to the events and some of the top draft picks for the Brewers. We talked about players we are or are not interested in at the deadline and previewed the second half!Use the code "TheScoop15" at SpiderzBattingGloves.com for 15% off of batting gloves, fielding gloves, protective gear, bat grips, and apparel!Use the code "SCOOP20" at shockersbaseball.org for 20% off of private pitching, hitting, catching, or infield lessons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3

It was quite the exciting week for the Brewers! Brandon Woodruff made his long awaited return and was dominant. The Brewers had an electric sweep at home of the Dodgers to push the win streak to and pull right into division and league contention! Jacob Misiorowski out-dueled Clayton Kershaw, and Freddy Peralta and Trevor Megill were named NL All-Stars!Use the code "SCOOP20" at shockersbaseball.org for 20% off of private pitching, hitting, catching, or infield lessons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/gotchaLicense code: 8X4AOGJBECIWVDS3