Brewers extend 12-game win streak with 12-5 over Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers extended their major-league-best winning streak to 12 games with a 12-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, a result that not only solidified the team’s place atop the standings but also triggered Milwaukee’s beloved burger promotion. William Contreras drove in four runs and Christian Yelich collected three RBIs as Milwaukee pushed its record to 76-44 and moved within striking distance of a franchise milestone.

The Brewers exploded for 12 hits, matching the team’s latest surge of double-digit scoring. The decisive swing came in the bottom of the sixth when Cody Frelick and Sal Frelick drew back-to-back walks to start the inning, followed by Isaac Collins moving the runners with a sacrifice bunt. Contreras then delivered a bases-clearing blow, drilling a two-strike sinker to right to push Milwaukee ahead 9-2 and cushion the lead for good. Earlier in the game, Contreras had contributed multiple hits in each of his previous four outings, part of a hot stretch that has helped fuel Milwaukee’s offense during a six-game home stand that yielded 10 hits for Contreras.

On the mound, Brandon Woodruff worked four scoreless innings, and Jared Koenig earned the win...