Blake Perkins shines as Brewers smash Nationals with 25 Hits

Blake Perkins Breaks Out as Brewers Crush Nationals with 25-Hit Onslaught

Blake Perkins picked one heck of a night to announce his return.

In just his seventh start of the season, the Milwaukee outfielder erupted for two home runs and three RBIs, powering a relentless 25-hit assault as the Brewers throttled the Nationals 16-9 on Friday night.

Milwaukee’s offense didn’t just show up—it overwhelmed. All nine starters recorded at least one hit and scored a run, as the team logged its most hits in a game since 2010. It marked the third-highest single-game hit total in franchise history.

Perkins Seizes the Spotlight

With center fielder Jackson Chourio sidelined by a hamstring injury, Perkins got the nod and didn’t waste it. He crushed a solo homer in the second inning, then followed with a two-run blast in the fifth—his first two long balls of the season.

After missing Milwaukee’s first 96 games due to a fractured shin, the 28-year-old provided a jolt that helped bury Washington early.

It's a 2-homer game for Blake Perkins! pic.twitter.com/THQZGOWCem

— MLB (@MLB) August 2, 2025

Contreras, Vaughn Stay Hot

William Contreras put together a monster five-hit performance, including a solo homer of his own. Meanwhile, Andrew Vaughn stayed red-hot, going deep for the sixth time in his last 17 games with the club.

By the time the Brewers chased Nationals starter Mitchell Parker in the fifth, he had surrendered 12 hits and eight runs. In two outings against Milwaukee this year, Parker has allowed 15 runs over 8.2 innings.

Monasterio’s Double Breaks it Open

After opening the third with four straight singles, Milwaukee poured it on. A sac fly from Danny Jansen gave the Brewers a 3-1 lead, and Andruw Monasterio’s two-run double two batters later blew it wide open.

Joey Ortiz followed with another RBI double to cap the six-run frame.

Washington Shows Late Life

Paul DeJong hit a solo homer in the third, and the Nationals mounted a five-run rally in the ninth. But the damage was done long before that, as Washington slipped to a season-worst 21 games below .500.

Quintana Cruises

José Quintana gave Milwaukee five solid innings, allowing just two runs while striking out four to improve to 8-4.

Key Stat

The 25-hit night was Milwaukee’s highest single-game total since August 2, 2010, and tied for the third most in team history.

On Deck

Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 2.01 ERA) gets the ball for Milwaukee on Saturday, set to face Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin (8-5, 4.69 ERA).