The Brewers went 6-21 in August, the franchise’s worst month since joining the National League in 1998. The meltdown included a 12-game losing streak and four three-game sweeps at the hands of the opposition, including a pair to the Philadelphia Phillies. The streak was the second longest in Brewers’ history, topped only by a 14-game skid in May of 1994.
<pre>Streak Year StDt - EnDt
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14 1994 05/11-05/25
12 2004 08/18-08/30
12 1987 05/03-05/19
11 2001 07/14-07/24
10 1984 07/29-08/07
10 1983 09/09-09/19
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<p>During the month, Milwaukee hit only .235 with a .306 on-base average and 678 OPS. Opponents out-homered them 36-20, out-doubled them 67-48, and outscored them by a staggering total of 174-94.</p>
<p>It was not a good month to be a Milwaukee Brewer.</p>
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