Austin Hays’ single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee, ending the Brewers’ franchise-record winning streak.

Mike Kadlick reports that the Boston Red Sox will be without a promising rookie until 2026, as Marcelo Mayer had season-ending wrist surgery. Jim Bowden looks at the top 25 free agents who will become available in the upcoming offseason. ( The Athletic subscription required .)

One of their most impressive wins during that franchise-record 14-game win streak came on Friday night. The Brewers faced an 8-1 deficit after two innings against the Reds and clawed their way back on the strength of two homers and five RBI from Christian Yelich — doing so while using his customized Bob Uecker bat for player's weekend.

All true. But even though the Brewers’ 14-game winning streak ended Sunday with a 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings, their record is best in the majors by six games. The team that opened the season with the sport’s eighth lowest payroll is putting the competition to shame.

Cincinnati Reds Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Series Finale vs Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds are hoping to win on Sunday to avoid being swept by the Brewers.

Among the usual top baseball teams this season, there is another, more unexpected name – that of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. He mentioned that Elly De La Cruz has been dealing with a quad issue for a while now.