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The Milwaukee Brewers kicked off their road trip ahead of the All-Star break with a series-opening 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in 11 innings on Friday at Chase Field in Phoenix.
After coming off a 7-2 loss against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, the Brewers had to go the distance to get the win over Arizona.
In Friday’s contest, it did not take long for Milwaukee to strike, and it did so first.
In the top of the second inning, Jake Bauers hit a lead-off single to get the inning started. Then, Garrett Mitchell followed up with a two-run home run to center field, which marked his eighth of the season.
Mitchell’s home run was reviewed but ultimately upheld by the umpires, and the Brewers took a 2-0 lead. In the top of the third inning, they struck again.
After Jackson Chourio struck out to open the inning, Brice Turang, William Contreras and Bauers all singled in succession, and Bauers’ second single of the night scored Turang to make it a 3-0 game in favor of the Brewers.
Things seemed to be going well in favor of the visitors, but then the Diamondbacks had a response.
In the bottom of the third, Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison and the defense logged two outs and only had one runner on when Harrison gave up back-to-back singles that put Arizona on the board.
Then, with runners on the corners, Harrison gave up a walk that loaded the bases. Subsequently, he allowed a two-RBI double to Nolan Arenado that tied the game. After that, Brewers manager Pat Murphy went to his bullpen.
Milwaukee sent Chad Patrick to the mound, and the defense was able to get out of the inning. From there, neither offense could produce an advantage.
The Brewers nearly fell behind in the sixth inning when a fly ball to left field by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. looked as if it was leaving the park, but Jackson Chourio made a leaping catch at the wall to save a home run. Though the Brewers were making contact and getting on base, they could not score.
Because of the defensive execution of both teams, the game went to extra innings. After neither team could convert in the 10th, Milwaukee found an answer in the 11th.
The top of the inning opened with rookie Cooper Pratt being hit by a pitch, which led Joey Ortiz to advance Blake Perkins to third base and Pratt to second on a sacrifice bunt. Afterward, Christian Yelich was intentionally walked, and the bases were loaded for Chourio.
Chourio delivered with a two-RBI single to give Milwaukee a 5-3 advantage, and Turang followed up with a two-RBI single of his own to contribute to a four-run frame and additional insurance. Right-hander Grant Anderson finished the game for the Brewers, and he was assessed the winning decision.
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After coming off a 7-2 loss against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, the Brewers had to go the distance to get the win over Arizona.
An Early Lead
In Friday’s contest, it did not take long for Milwaukee to strike, and it did so first.
In the top of the second inning, Jake Bauers hit a lead-off single to get the inning started. Then, Garrett Mitchell followed up with a two-run home run to center field, which marked his eighth of the season.
Mitchell’s home run was reviewed but ultimately upheld by the umpires, and the Brewers took a 2-0 lead. In the top of the third inning, they struck again.
After Jackson Chourio struck out to open the inning, Brice Turang, William Contreras and Bauers all singled in succession, and Bauers’ second single of the night scored Turang to make it a 3-0 game in favor of the Brewers.
Things seemed to be going well in favor of the visitors, but then the Diamondbacks had a response.
A Quick Comeback
In the bottom of the third, Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison and the defense logged two outs and only had one runner on when Harrison gave up back-to-back singles that put Arizona on the board.
Then, with runners on the corners, Harrison gave up a walk that loaded the bases. Subsequently, he allowed a two-RBI double to Nolan Arenado that tied the game. After that, Brewers manager Pat Murphy went to his bullpen.
Milwaukee sent Chad Patrick to the mound, and the defense was able to get out of the inning. From there, neither offense could produce an advantage.
The Brewers nearly fell behind in the sixth inning when a fly ball to left field by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. looked as if it was leaving the park, but Jackson Chourio made a leaping catch at the wall to save a home run. Though the Brewers were making contact and getting on base, they could not score.
Breaking Through
Because of the defensive execution of both teams, the game went to extra innings. After neither team could convert in the 10th, Milwaukee found an answer in the 11th.
The top of the inning opened with rookie Cooper Pratt being hit by a pitch, which led Joey Ortiz to advance Blake Perkins to third base and Pratt to second on a sacrifice bunt. Afterward, Christian Yelich was intentionally walked, and the bases were loaded for Chourio.
Chourio delivered with a two-RBI single to give Milwaukee a 5-3 advantage, and Turang followed up with a two-RBI single of his own to contribute to a four-run frame and additional insurance. Right-hander Grant Anderson finished the game for the Brewers, and he was assessed the winning decision.
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