Entering a long road trip, the Brewers aimed to take the series opener against the San Diego Padres. Adrian Houser was on the mound for the Brewers, while Nick Martinez got the start for the Padres. Houser has pitched well so far this season, being a steady arm that Counsell can rely on.
The Brewers would strike early, in the second inning, from a two-run double from Tyrone Taylor that scored McCutchen and Renfroe. The Brewers would have another opportunity to score in the fourth inning, with the bases loaded and nobody out, but failed to capitalize resulting in no added insurance.