(247NEWSSOURCE) – The Brewers bashed the Braves 8-3 in their series opener from American Family Field in Milwaukee on Monday.
Willy Adames slugged a three-run homer – his 17th of the season – while Rhys Hoskins and Jackson Chourio also went deep.
Hoby Milner earned the win in relief as Milwaukee has won back-to-back games to remain first in the NL Central at 61-and-45.
The Cardinals are seven games behind.
Noteworthy: Pitcher Nick Mears (1ip, 2k) made his Brewers debut with a scoreless eighth inning…..he became the 55th player (35th pitcher) to appear on the active roster this season….