MIAMI (AP) — Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
Milwaukee, which matched its longest winning streak this season, began the day tied for the second NL wild card with the Chicago Cubs, who played later at San Diego. At 78-68, the Brewers are 10 games over .500 for the first time since mid-June.
Before the game, the Brewers said star Christian Yelich won’t need surgery on his broken right kneecap but likely will not return this season.