What goes up must come down. Following my recent ranking of the five best Brewers games of the season, it’s time for a look at the five worst games. Interestingly, not every NLCS game has been included.
#5: August 25th — Giants 4, Brewers 3
Many may recall this game, which celebrated the life of iconic Brewers announcer Bob Uecker. Ironically, Uecker would likely find humor in the Brewers’ dramatic loss during the celebration. The event itself was lovely, making it tough to include this game on the worst list. However, in a season filled with exhilarating wins, losing such a frustrating game on Uecker Day deserves mention. Milwaukee had a chance to win in the ninth, but Trevor Megill faltered, giving up a two-run single to Heliot Ramos, putting the Giants ahead 4-3. Although Sal Frelick kept the hope alive with a two-out single, Anthony Seigler struck out to end the game. From the game recap:
Walker shows a slight disadvantage against left-handers (.239 opponent batting average) compared to right-handers (.219), raising questions about why Durbin (with two hits that day) didn’t get a chance against him with the game on the line.
An infuriating end to a game that could have concluded with a Brewers win on Uecker Day.
#4: May 2nd — Cubs 10, Brewers 0
This marked the Brewers’ first matchup against the Cubs in the 2025 season, and it couldn’t have been worse. Tyler Alexander and Quinn Priester combined to surrender nine runs in the first two innings, with Priester giving up seven on his own. Milwaukee managed only four hits off Ben Brown (5.92 ERA in 2025), starting May with a demoralizing loss against their division rivals. Thankfully, the Brewers later triumphed in the NLDS — if this loss had predicted a playoff defeat to Chicago, it would likely rank even lower.
#3: June 29th — Rockies 4, Brewers 3
After a strong June, the Brewers finished ten games above .500, but this last game of the month was a letdown. Instead of entering July on a high note, Milwaukee lost in a tense finish against the lowly Rockies. The offense had been potent, yet German Marquez (3-16, 6.70 ERA, -1.1 WAR in 2025) held them to three hits over 5.2 innings. After taking a 2-0 lead with solo shots from Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick, the Brewers couldn’t hold it. Uribe allowed a run with an RBI double, and Megill gave up a game-tying home run. Despite equalizing in the tenth, the Brewers fell in the eleventh, showcasing missed opportunities throughout the game.
#2: October 18th — Dodgers 5, Brewers 1 (NLCS Game 4)
Dubbed the Shohei Ohtani Game, this was the loss that eliminated the Brewers from World Series contention. Ohtani pitched six shutout innings, allowing two hits while striking out 10, and also went 3-3 with three home runs and a walk. As noted in the recap, the defeat bore a bleak irony; the Brewers were outmatched by the Dodgers and their large payroll while being on the losing end of one of the most remarkable individual playoff performances in history. Enough said.
#1: October 17th — Dodgers 3, Brewers 1 (NLCS Game 3)
Despite an impressive outing from Jacob Misiorowski, this game was arguably the worst loss of the season. The Brewers had opportunities in the NLCS, but their offense faltered against Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers’ bullpen. Adding to the frustration, Jackson Chourio exited with an injury (later discovered to be cramps) and faced booing from Dodgers fans as he left the field. Overall, this game had the worst atmosphere of the season for the Brewers.
