The Chicago White Sox dropped a tight 3-2 decision to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1. This contest was marked by missed opportunities and timely Brewers offense.
Martín Pérez cruised through the first inning, retiring the Brewers in order, but they took the early lead off him in the top of the second. After a leadoff double, Pérez settled in to get two outs, but Andruw Monasterio blasted a two-run home run to left field, putting Milwaukee ahead 2-0. The Brew Crew added to their lead in the third on a throwing error by catcher Korey Lee, giving the Brewers a 3-0 advantage.