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Clinching the new franchise record was far from easy, as the Brewers trailed 2-1 through eight innings of action. Milwaukee kept the game alive in the ninth, with Brice Turang scoring following a throwing error from Elly De La Cruz as he attempted to turn a potential game-ending double play.
The Brewers didn't so much barge through to beat the Reds in extra innings for their franchise-record 14th consecutive win on Saturday. Because of poor defensive plays and mistakes, Cincinnati essentially opened the door and let Milwaukee take the game.
Berroa was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers in July and is hitting .243 with a .671 OPS between his stops in the minor leagues this year. In seven games for Class AAA Nashville, Berroa is 4 for 24.
Give the Reds credit for answering Milwaukee's go-ahead run in the 10th inning. Ke'Bryan Hayes tied the game 3-3 with an RBI ground-rule double, which put the winning run in scoring position for the Reds. Then the Reds brought in Joe La Sorsa for the top of the 11th, and the Brewers took advantage of his struggles and high ERA.
The Milwaukee Brewers have a chance to tie the longest win streak in franchise history Friday night in Cincinnati.