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Brewers: Willy Adames Slugs His Way To First NL Player Of The Week

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) gestures after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, July 16, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Milwaukee Brewers won, 11-6. Milwaukee Brewers At Cincinnati Reds July 16

It was an abbreviated week, but still a great one nonetheless for Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames.

Coming out of the All-Star Break, the Brewers needed a little bit of life. They lost the final three games of their series against the Reds at home heading into the break and allowed Cincinnati to get within four games of the division lead.