Brewers 13, D-backs 2: Offense erupts with a game of small ball

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-2, showcasing a strong offensive performance with a mix of singles and walks. Sal Frelick hit a solo home run, marking the Brewers' first home run in over a week.

Key points

Brewers won 13-2 against Diamondbacks
Sal Frelick hit a solo home run
Chad Patrick pitched five innings with two runs allowed
Brewers scored through singles and walks
First home run for Brewers since April 18

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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) rounds first base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Box Score The Brewers’ offense is still weathering the storm as they wait for some of their top batters to return from the injured list. On Tuesday night, they didn’t need their power hitters, as a barrage of singles and walks gave them a decisive 13-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Chad Patrick started the game for the Brewers with a scoreless first inning, working around a leadoff work as he struck out two. Meanwhile, the Brewers put the pressure on Merrill Kelly right away. Garrett Mitchell led off for the Brewers with a leadoff walk. He tried to get the Brewers into scoring position right away, but was caught stealing second for the first out. That ended up being a big out after drew a walk and singled. moved them both up with a groundout, then Kelly walked . The strategy worked as Kelly struck out to end the inning. At the start of the second inning, there was a scary moment for Patrick. He was having trouble seeing and needed assistance on the field. He remained in the game and retired the side in order, partially thanks to a double play that erased a leadoff walk. After the game, Patrick talked about how he couldn’t see for 15-20 seconds and what he was feeling. Back on offense, the Brewers gave Patrick some run support. The first run came from Sal Frelick, who hit a leadoff home run into the Diamondbacks’ bullpen for a 1-0 lead. It was the Brewers’ first home run since April 18th against , and just their second home run in the last 14 days. Both starters traded scoreless third innings, and Patrick added a scoreless fourth as well. As for the Brewers, they added on in the fourth. Back-to-back walks from Lockridge and Frelick gave the Brewers two baserunners, and moved them up on a groundout. brought them in with a single into shallow center field, scoring both. Ortiz would end up getting caught stealing second — catcher ’s second caught stealing of the night —but the Brewers increased their lead to 3-0. Patrick entered the fifth inning with a modest no-hit bid going, but he struggled hard in the inning. He walked the first three batters he saw that inning. The Diamondbacks were threatening as hit a hard line drive between first and second, but Turang was positioned in the right spot and made a jump to rob Thomas of a hit. It ended up only delaying the Diamondbacks by a batter, though. The next batter, McCann, hit a ground ball between second and third and into left field. That scored two runs and closed the gap to 3-2. A sacrifice bunt from moved runners up to second and third, but Patrick got a ground ball from to escape the inning. Patrick finished his night with five innings pitched and two runs allowed. He allowed just the one hit, but it was a two-run RBI single that momentarily got the Diamondbacks back in the game. While he did strike out five batters, he also walked five. Of his 98 pitches, he threw 60 for strikes. That stumble in the fifth wouldn’t deter the Brewers offense. Contreras and Turang hit a single and double with one out to put runners in scoring position again. This time, they would not be stranded as Black singled to center, scoring them both and giving the Brewers their three-run lead back. The Brewers were not done. In the sixth, the Diamondbacks went into their bullpen and brought in Andrew Hoffman. The Brewers pecked away at him. Here’s a rundown of what the Brewers did against Hoffman:

Q&A

What was the final score of the Brewers vs D-backs game on April 28, 2026?

The final score was Milwaukee Brewers 13, Arizona Diamondbacks 2.

Who hit a home run for the Brewers during the game against the Diamondbacks?

Sal Frelick hit a solo home run for the Brewers in the second inning.

How did the Brewers manage to score 13 runs against the Diamondbacks?

The Brewers scored through a combination of singles, walks, and timely hitting, capitalizing on Diamondbacks' pitching mistakes.

What challenges did Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick face during the game?

Chad Patrick struggled with visibility issues but managed to pitch five innings, allowing two runs and striking out five batters.