MILWAUKEE, Wi. (WMDJ) — The Reds couldn't hold onto a second-inning rally Wednesday night, falling 4-2 to the Brewers at American Family Field.

Milwaukee jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI groundout by William Contreras and a sacrifice fly from Jake Bauers.

Cincinnati answered in the second when Noelvi Marte launched a two-run homer to left field, his fifth of the season, tying the game at 2-2.

The score remained even until the seventh inning. Garrett Mitchell ripped an RBI triple to center to put the Brewers back in front, then came home moments later on a wild pitch by Brock Burke to extend the lead to 4-2.

The Reds collected eight hits, led by two-hit performances from Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson. Marte drove in both Cincinnati runs with his home run.

Andrew Abbott allowed two runs over five innings before the bullpen took over. Burke was charged with the loss after allowing the go-ahead runs in the seventh.

With the win, Milwaukee has now beaten Cincinnati six straight times this season and clinched the series. The Reds also fell to 4-20 against NL Central opponents this year.

Cincinnati will try to avoid the sweep Thursday afternoon. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m., with pregame coverage beginning at 1:40 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.