Freddy Peralta pitched six solid innings, and William Contreras hit a decisive home run to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Saturday night, securing their fourth consecutive win. The Brewers now hold a 10-game lead in the NL Central division, the largest margin among all division leaders.

Gary Sánchez contributed with an RBI double early in the game, helping Milwaukee maintain their division lead. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians saw their lead in the AL Central reduced to two games after a loss to the Texas Rangers.

Josh Naylor’s home run was the lone run for the Guardians, who struggled offensively in the series against the Brewers. Peralta, with a record of 8-7, limited the Guardians to four hits and two walks while striking out three, bouncing back from recent outings with inconsistent results.

Contreras broke the tie with a home run off Tanner Bibee in the fourth inning, accounting for the only earned run against Bibee, who had a strong performance for the Guardians. The Brewers’ bullpen was effective in preserving the slim lead, with Joel Payamps, Jared Koenig, and Devin Williams combining to shut down the Guardians in the late innings.

Milwaukee capitalized on an error by Bibee in the first inning, allowing Brice Turamg to score on Sánchez’s double. Devin Williams earned his fourth save since returning from the injured list last month, closing out the game efficiently.

This victory extends the Brewers’ winning streak and reinforces their position as a top contender in the NL Central..