The Brewers first game against the Padres began in familiar fashion: pressuring opponents with base hit after base hit, limiting opposing hitters to soft contact, and working efficient innings. It quickly turned for the worse when the Padres scored six runs in the fifth inning, ensuring their eventual 7-3 win over Milwaukee.
The Brewers combined for four singles in the first inning alone, scoring their first run off Padres starter Joe Musgrove. The small-ball approach is one of the most impressive parts of this roster, but the Brewers’ substantial power bump continues to shine. In the second inning, Jackson Chourio hit his third home run of the season to extend the lead to 3-0.