MILWAUKEE — The Brewers mobbed Ryan Braun at home plate after he scored the winning run by beating a desperate throw home from catcher Willson Contreras.
It was a satisfying end to an 11-inning game for Milwaukee against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs.
Braun scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Mike Montgomery with one out, and the Brewers turned crucial double plays in the 10th and 11th innings to beat their NL Central rivals 2-1 on Friday night.
"It was a fun game, for sure," Milwaukee manage Craig Counsell said.