Isaac Collins' walk-off caps historic stretch not seen by a rookie since 2013

The Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball right now, riding the momentum of their third eight (or more) game win streak of the season. On Sunday, they pushed their current winning streak to nine with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the New York Mets, capped off by Isaac Collins’ first career walk-off, a moment that also put the rookie in some elite company.

Milwaukee Brewers' Issac Collins accomplishes feat last done by a rookie in 2013

Collins is quickly building an impressive list of accomplishments this season. Already recognized as one of the league’s top left fielders and named NL Rookie of the Month for July, he can now add a walk-off home run to his growing resume.

While Collins has been steady all season, he’s taken his game to another level over the past 20 contests. According to OptaSTATS, he is the only other rookie in the modern era (1901) to put together a stretch that includes a walk-off home run, 10 multi-hit games, and 16 team victories.

This rare combination was last achieved by Yasiel Puig during his standout 2013 season, in which that year he earned NL Rookie of the Year honors. With his recent surge, Collins is quickly building a compelling case to follow in those footsteps.

As the Brewers continue to roll, they’re proving to be a dangerous blend of veteran leadership and emerging young talent, with Isaac Collins quickly becoming one of the breakout stories of the season. His walk-off moment not only extended Milwaukee’s winning streak, but also solidified his rising status in the Rookie of the Year race. If Collins and the Brewers keep this pace, they won’t just be the hottest team in baseball, they’ll be one of the most feared heading into October.