Milwaukee faced catastrophic flash flooding over the weekend, with some areas receiving up to a foot (or more) of rain in just a few hours. This deluge resulted in flooded roads, stranded vehicles, road closures, and even power outages for thousands of residents. The severity of the situation prompted emergency shelters and widespread warnings from city officials to avoid flooded are.
Despite these extreme conditions–complete with water-covered streets and submerged cars–officials confirmed that the Brewers and Mets would still play their scheduled finale at American Family Field on Sunday. Remarkably, the stadium itself remained largely unharmed thanks to its retractable roof, though Saturday night’s game did see water leak through the ceiling onto the infield.
Crowd control and access logistics became major concerns for the game. Nearly half of the stadium’s parking lots were rendered inaccessible, and several surrounding roads remained flooded and closed, making entry and exit a logistical nightmare.
In response, the Brewers offered affected fans credits toward future home games and ticket refunds for those unable to make it. Meanwhile, on social media platforms, firsthand accounts surfaced of people abandoning vehicles and wading, or even swimming, through waterlogged roads near the stadium.
A Walk-Off in a Deluge
Against this backdrop of chaos outside the stadium, inside American Family Field, something magical unfolded. The Brewers erased a five‑run deficit and delivered a dramatic 7-6 walk‑off win over the Mets to sweep the series.
William Contreras blasted two homers to ignite the turnaround, while Joey Ortiz delivered three RBIs with timely hits. That set the stage for rookie Isaac Collins, who launched his first career walk‑off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning–the climactic blow that sealed a ninth consecutive win for Milwaukee.
“I honestly didn’t know if fans were going to be able to make it, and they showed out,” Collins said, reflecting both his gratitude and the resilience of the fanbase.
This victory didn’t just cap a memorable comeback; it cemented both an emotional high and a crucial point in the standings. The win extended the Brewers’ win streak to nine games and boosted their league‑best record to 73‑44.
Directly across the diamond, the Mets’ season took yet another hit. That loss marked their seventh in a row and 11th in their last 12 games. Their wild‑card hopes are hanging by a thread, as they now trail the Reds by only 1.5 games for the final NL post‑season spot.
A City That Stood Tall, Ballclub That Rose Up
This was no ordinary baseball Sunday. In the face of literal and figurative submerged challenges–neighborhoods underwater, fans stranded, operations disrupted–the Brewers and their community delivered something unforgettable.
From the flooded parking lots and stranded vehicles to the unyielding floodwaters threatening to drown the city, Milwaukee could have easily been paralyzed. Instead, thousands still made it into American Family Field, and inside, the Brewers produced one of the most thrilling comebacks of the season. It was a testament not just to athletic drama, but to the power of sport as a unifier during crisis.
The team’s ability to rally amid adversity mirrors what Milwaukee itself demonstrated all weekend: resilience, determination, and an unshakeable bond between ballclub and city.
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