The Milwaukee Brewers are the second team in MLB history to hit five grand slams in an eight-game span, crushing home runs on each of their last five bases-loaded hits.
were tied 1-1 entering the bottom of the fourth inning on Sunday. Christian Yelich hit a solo home run to make it 2-1, then Sal Frelick notched an RBI single to double Milwaukee's lead.
Kyle Hendricks remained on the mound despite the damage, and things didn't get much better from there. The veteran loaded the bases, then allowed a two-out grand slam to second baseman Brice Turang.the Brewers are the second team in MLB history with 5 grand slams in an 8-game span, joining the 2020 Padres that each of the Brewers' last five bases-loaded hits have been home runs.
Not only is Milwaukee up 11.5 games on a sub-.500 Chicago squad, but they also own the head-to-head series 6-4 since Counsell switched sides in the offseason.Sam Connon is a Staff Writer for Fastball on the Sports Illustrated/FanNation networks.
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