The Cincinnati Reds were thoroughly dismantled by the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, September 11, 2026, dropping a 20-0 decision at American Family Field in one of the most lopsided results of the 2026 regular season. Andrew Abbott lasted just two innings, surrendering eight earned runs on nine hits before the bullpen caved further, leaving the Reds without a single run on the scoreboard against a Milwaukee lineup that battered every arm Cincinnati sent to the mound. For a division rival matchup late in the regular season, this one was an unqualified disaster from the first pitch.

Reds Pitching Staff Allows 20 Runs on 23 Hits Against Milwaukee

Abbott was tagged for eight earned runs in two innings, giving up nine hits without recording a strikeout. That kind of start doesn't give a team a fighting chance, and the Reds never had one. Julian Garcia followed and surrendered three hits and an earned run in 1.2 innings. Luis Mey was the hardest hit reliever of the night — eight hits and eight earned runs in just one inning of work. By the time the bullpen sorted itself out, the damage was irreversible. Tejay Antone, Brock Burke, and Jose Trevino all pitched, with Trevino allowing three more earned runs across two innings. The final tally: 20 runs, and not a single pitcher who consistently stopped the bleeding.

Milwaukee's Offense Put Up Historic Numbers Across the Lineup

This was a team-wide offensive explosion for the Brewers. William Contreras was the most damaging bat, going 2-for-5 with a home run and six RBI. Brice Turang hit a home run and drove in four runs on three hits in just three at-bats. Garrett Mitchell contributed a home run and four RBI on three hits. Jake Bauers added a solo home run and two RBI. Jackson Chourio went 4-for-6 with two RBI, and Joey Ortiz added four hits of his own. Luis Lara chipped in two more hits. Dustin May held down the win with six shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out six. Garrett Stallings tossed three perfect innings to close it out.

Turning Point: The First Two Innings Decided Everything

The Reds were cooked before the game had a chance to develop. Abbott surrendering nine hits and eight runs in two innings meant Cincinnati's offense — which was blanked on the night — never had a deficit it could reasonably chase. The only Reds batter with a multi-hit performance was Sal Stewart, who went 2-for-4, providing the only offensive highlight in an otherwise empty box score for Cincinnati.

Key Performances — Cincinnati Reds

  • Sal Stewart: 2-for-4, 0 RBI — the lone bright spot at the plate
  • Andrew Abbott (L): 2.0 IP, 9 H, 8 ER, 0 K, 0 BB
  • Luis Mey: 1.0 IP, 8 H, 8 ER, 2 K
  • Brock Burke: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K
  • Tejay Antone: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K

Key Performances — Milwaukee Brewers

  • William Contreras: 2-for-5, 1 HR, 6 RBI
  • Brice Turang: 3-for-3, 1 HR, 4 RBI
  • Garrett Mitchell: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI
  • Jackson Chourio: 4-for-6, 2 RBI
  • Joey Ortiz: 4-for-5, 0 RBI
  • Dustin May (W): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K

What's Next for the Cincinnati Reds

The Reds remain on the road in Milwaukee, with the series continuing this weekend. After a loss of this magnitude — 20 runs allowed, zero scored — Cincinnati will need an immediate response from its starting pitching to avoid letting this series slip entirely out of hand. This is a division game, and every result in September carries weight in the standings.