The Reds played clean baseball Sunday to beat the Brewers, but defensive lapses earlier cost them the series — again.

Milwaukee had barely pulled out the previous two games in Cincinnati for its longest streak ever within one season and the longest in the majors since the St. Louis Cardinals won 17 straight from Sept.

Milwaukee had barely pulled out the previous two games in Cincinnati for its longest streak in one season and the longest in the majors since the Cardinals won 17 in a row from Sept. 11 to Sept. 28, 2021.

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It might not be reflected in the standings, but the comparison between the Angels and the best team in baseball is obvious to at least one former All-Star.

Austin Hays’ single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee, ending the Brewers’ franchise-record winning streak at 14 games.

The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday. And, in keeping with recent form, it wasn’t easy.

After another late blown lead, it was looking like the Reds would be swept for the first time this season in a series where they competed neck and neck with the best team in Major League Baseball. It was a unsung hero who stepped up for the Reds.