1987 Milwaukee Brewers

1987 Milwaukee Brewers / Franchise: Milwaukee Brewers / BR Team Page

Record: 91-71, Finished 3rd in AL Eastern Division (1987 AL)

Managed by Tom Trebelhorn

Coaches: Andy Etchebarren, Larry Haney, Chuck Hartenstein, Dave Hilton and Tony Muser

Ballpark: County Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1987 Milwaukee Brewers opened the season with 17 wins in their first 18 games, including a 13-game winning streak to start the season. No team has topped either mark since and the 13 wins to open a season are tied with the 1982 Atlanta Braves and 2023 Tampa Bay Rays for most by any team since 1901. It was also the longest winning streak in franchise history until matched by the 2025 edition of the team. Included in that streak was a no-hitter by Juan Nieves on April 15th, when he defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 7-0. This is still the only no-hitter in franchise history.

However, in spite of that hot start, the Brewers were unable to win a division title, as they were passed by both the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays, who were locked in a clash of titans for first place until the final day of the season. As a result, in spite of winning 91 games - their highest total since winning the American League pennant in 1982 - the Brewers finished in third place, seven games back of the Tigers.

While the Brewers looked to be an up-and-coming team after the 1987 season, it turned out to be a one-year blip as they would quickly sink into mediocrity, only matching that win total once until 2011, when they won 92 games in 1992.

Awards and Honors

• All-Star: Dan Plesac
• AL Silver Slugger Award: Paul Molitor (DH)