Game Thread #23: Milwaukee Brewers (13-9) @ Detroit Tigers (12-12)
DL Hall opens and Chad Patrick gets the bulk work in game two against the Tigers.
Apr 4, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images After one of their best games on offense last night, the Brewers are back for game two of their series against the Tigers this evening. Though Chad Patrick was announced as the original starter, the Brewers have decided to go with DL Hall as an opener tonight.
Hall will likely pitch an inning or two, then give way to Patrick for the bulk work. Hall has a 6. 75 ERA in two previous appearances against the Tigers, but hasn’t pitched against them since 2023.
Meanwhile, Patrick is making his first career appearance against the Tigers. He is coming off of a strong start against the Blue Jays, where he pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed just one run. This is also the second time the Brewers are using an opener in front of him.
For the Tigers, Casey Mize makes his fifth start of the season. Through his first four games, he has a 2. 78 ERA and 3.