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.

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

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The Cincinnati Reds knocked out an All-Star pitcher in the second to take an 8-1 lead, then blew it in a 10-8 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Aug 17, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Austin Hays (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

First, Priester hung a 1-2 curve to the light-hitting Ke'Bryan Hayes, who roped the ball inside the left field foul pole 388 feet to tie the game.

The Major League-leading Milwaukee Brewers look for their 13th straight win as they face the Cincinnati Reds on "Friday Night Baseball" today. Find out how to watch this MLB game for free on Apple TV Plus.