The Milwaukee Brewers continued their trend of solid performances, relying on consistent hitting and a deep lineup. However, their efforts were once again thwarted by Brenton Doyle, who emerged as a pivotal figure for the Rockies in this series.
Despite Milwaukee managing just one extra-base hit in the first seven innings, they compiled nine hits and three walks, consistently putting runners on base against the Colorado Rockies. They capitalized on some opportunities but squandered others, missing chances to build a more commanding lead.
The Brewers demonstrated their assertiveness early in the second inning. Willy Adames started with a single, followed by Garrett Mitchell making his season debut. This set the stage for Sal Frelick, who continued his impressive form with an opposite-field hit that drove in Adames for the game’s initial run. Although the Brewers loaded the bases thereafter, Brice Turang narrowly missed hitting another grand slam.
The Rockies quickly answered with another home run from Brenton Doyle after Dallas Keuchel, in his second start for the Brewers, gave up a solo shot on an inside sinker that struck the foul pole. The play underwent a brief review, confirming Doyle’s third home run of the series
Following the 1-1 tie, Keuchel allowed a triple to Jacob Stallings, creating another threatening situation. Colorado capitalized with a run on a sacrifice fly. Despite this early offensive burst, Keuchel settled in effectively for the remainder of the game. He induced six swings and misses on eight changeup attempts, resulting in five strikeouts. Importantly, he only allowed three hard-hit balls over 5 1⁄3 innings of pitchin
Jackson Chourio continued to spark the Brewers’ developing lineup. In the fourth inning, he secured his first hit of the game and followed it up with a stolen base, although he didn’t score. This sequence highlighted the team’s ability to create scoring opportunities.
The seventh inning showcased more of the unpredictable action that makes games like this so thrilling. Chourio began with a single and quickly advanced to second on a wild pitch. Turang hit a high fly ball that dropped for a double, thanks to a right fielder who struggled with the lights, a critical error against the fast Brewers team. Chourio scored easily, tying the game at 2-2.
William Contreras walked, setting up Christian Yelich and Adames. Yelich struck out swinging on a pitch well outside the zone, while Adames lined a ball to the outfield. Despite Turang’s incredible speed, he was thrown out at home by a perfect throw from Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones.
Although the Brewers’ offense fell short of scoring decisive runs, their defense held strong. Turang made key plays, including a crucial double play, while Jake Bauers made a great scoop to end the inning.
In the eighth inning, Blake Perkins beat out a groundball, putting pressure on the Rockies. Doyle then hit a run-scoring double, continuing his impressive performance against Milwaukee.
Bryan Hudson replaced for relief, but a leadoff walk and a wild throw allowed McMahon to reach second. Doyle capitalized with a go-ahead double. Despite a bases-loaded scare, Rob Zastryzny got a crucial popout to end the inning, leaving the Brewers trailing 3-2 heading into the final frame.
The Brewers mounted a determined effort in the ninth inning. Monasterio started with a sharp groundball that Tovar couldn’t cleanly field, setting up the top of the lineup for Milwaukee’s final push.
Turang battled through a 10-pitch at-bat to earn a walk. Contreras fouled out, but Yelich followed with a broken-bat hit that deflected off the pitcher, loading the base
Adames, already with two hits on the day, faced a tough situation but managed a sacrifice fly to score Monasterio, tying the game 3-3. Mitchell then had a grueling at-bat, forcing Rockies pitcher Nick Mears to throw nearly 40 pitches in the inning before walking to load the base
Hoskins was hit by a pitch from Justin Lawrence, bringing in the go-ahead run in a somewhat anticlimactic fashion. The Brewers finally took the lead after trailing closely behind the Rockies in the first two game.
Trevor Megill came in to face the Rockies’ top order in the bottom of the ninth. He induced a fly out and a strikeout, but surrendered a single to McMahon on an 0-2 count, making for a tense moment. Megill then struck out Díaz with a triple-digit fastball to secure his 18th save of the season
Yelich led the offense with three hits, supported by Adames and Chourio with two hits each. Eight Brewers recorded hits, with two others reaching base via walk or hit-by-pitch. Milwaukee struggled with runners in scoring position but did enough in the ninth to clinch the victor.
Next up, the Brewers face the Rockies in the third game of the series tomorrow night at 7:40 p.m., with Colin Rea aiming to continue his strong season against Dakota Hudson.
