Brewers 13, D-backs 2: Offense erupts with a game of small ball
Fifteen hits and six walks as a team led to a 13-run outburst.
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) rounds first base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Box Score The Brewers’ offense is still weathering the storm as they wait for some of their top batters to return from the injured list. On Tuesday night, they didn’t need their power hitters, as a barrage of singles and walks gave them a decisive 13-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Chad Patrick started the game for the Brewers with a scoreless first inning, working around a leadoff work as he struck out two. Meanwhile, the Brewers put the pressure on Merrill Kelly right away. Garrett Mitchell led off for the Brewers with a leadoff walk.
He tried to get the Brewers into scoring position right away, but was caught stealing second for the first out. That ended up being a big out after William Contreras drew a walk and Brice Turang singled. Tyler Black moved them both up with a groundout, then Kelly walked Jake Bauers.
The strategy worked as Kelly struck out Brandon Lockridge to end the inning. At the start of the second inning, there was a scary moment for Patrick. He was having trouble seeing and needed assistance on the field.
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