On Mother's Day, Brewers prospects Blake Burke and Andrew Fischer both hit two home runs in a game. Fischer also recorded a triple and nearly achieved a cycle, contributing to a 15-8 victory for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Key points
Blake Burke and Andrew Fischer hit two home runs each on Mother's Day.
Fischer had a triple and was a double away from hitting for the cycle.
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers won 15-8 against Peoria.
The Brewers are focusing on drafting slugging corner infielders.
The Milwaukee Brewers are often characterized as speedy, contact-hitting, chaos-creating gnats who generate runs in frustrating ways for opponents. But the good old-fashioned mashers are indeed in the pipeline.
The Brewers seem to have prioritized slugging corner infielders in recent drafts, taking Brock Wilken with their first pick in 2023, grabbing Blake Burke with their second first-round choice in 2024 and Andrew Fischer with their first pick in 2025. Burke and Fischer both went deep twice on May 10, meaning the Mother's Day fireworks weren't just restricted to Milwaukee.
Fischer also had a triple and finished a double away from the cycle for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class High A), going 4 for 6 with five RBIs in a 15-8 win over Peoria. His week also included two doubles and a home run in earlier games.
Blake Burke (left) and Andrew Fischer, two of the top sluggers in the Brewers organization, both homered twice May 10, 2026.
Blake Burke (left) and Andrew Fischer, two of the top sluggers in the Brewers organization, both homered twice May 10, 2026.
Fischer's .988 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) is superb on the surface, with nine homers and 26 RBIs this season. The first-round pick out of Tennessee does have 46 strikeouts in 126 plate appearances, however (37%). He still has a .365 on-base percentage.
Burke, the Class AA Biloxi Shuckers first baseman and the Brewers' minor league player of the month for April, hit one home run in each half of a doubleheader and now has 11 for the year (.917 OPS). He reached double digits in fewer games than any other player in franchise history and now leads the Southern League once again in homers.
Q&A
Who are the Brewers minor-league players that homered on Mother's Day?
Blake Burke and Andrew Fischer both hit two home runs on Mother's Day.
What were Andrew Fischer's stats in the game on May 10?
Andrew Fischer went 4 for 6 with five RBIs, including a triple and two home runs.
What teams did Fischer and Burke play for on Mother's Day?
Both players played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the High A league.
What is the significance of the Brewers drafting slugging infielders?
The Brewers have prioritized slugging corner infielders in recent drafts, indicating a shift towards power hitters in their player development strategy.
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The 6-foot-3, 236-pounder also happens to have 12 stolen bases this year for the Shuckers, and though he also strikes out his fair share, you can live with his 37 punchouts in 146 plate appearances (25%) if he's going to slug this effectively.
The Shuckers split their doubleheader against the Columbus Clingstones, winning 9-6 (Burke went 3 for 4) and losing 6-1 (Burke went 1 for 2).
Not to be outdone on Mother's Day was Timber Rattlers slugger Eric Bitonti, a high-profile high school selection taken in the 2023 draft the same year as Wilken. Bitonti went 5 for 5 with two doubles and a home run, driving in a pair of runs and scoring three times for the Rattlers. Though he's struggled in Class A at times, that brought his on-base percentage up to .377 and OPS up to .834.
Bitonti now has hits in four straight games and five out of six, with two home runs in that stretch.
Wilken hasn't had overriding statistical success at Class AAA Nashville, but he has reached base safely now in 27 consecutive games, most recently with a walk May 9 in a game where his six-game hitting streak came to an end. For the year, Wilken has two homers, 21 RBIs, four stolen bases, a .179 batting average and .633 OPS.
The 18th pick in 2023 out of Wake Forest hit 18 homers last year and 17 the year before, even as he battled freak injuries like getting hit in the face with a pitch and needing facial surgery in 2024 and suffering a knee injury while celebrating the Biloxi first-half championship last year.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrates his walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) is swarmed by his teammates after hiting a walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a walk off home run off of New York Yankees pitcher David Bednar, foreground, during the ninth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrates is walk off home run with third base coach Matt Erickson (68) during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero is unable to make the tag on Milwaukee Brewers third baseman to steal second base during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dl Hall (37) talks with catcher Gary Sánchez (99) during the sixth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dl Hall (37) watches a double by New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Blake Perkins (16) fields a double by New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) while trying to steal second base during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is unable to beat the throw to New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) during the fifth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Blake Perkins (16) hits a two-run single during the fourth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hits a sacrifice fly during the fourth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn is hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nolan Henderson watches a boule by New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero (72) during the second inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero (72) hits a double during the second inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones hits an RBI single during the second inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds third base after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nolan Henderson throws during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nolan Henderson throws during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby (26) enter at the start of the eighth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) enters the game at the start of the seventh inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson (68) is shown during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrates his walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrates his walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) is swarmed by his teammates after hiting a walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a walk off home run off of New York Yankees pitcher David Bednar, foreground, during the ninth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrates is walk off home run with third base coach Matt Erickson (68) during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero is unable to make the tag on Milwaukee Brewers third baseman to steal second base during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dl Hall (37) talks with catcher Gary Sánchez (99) during the sixth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dl Hall (37) watches a double by New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Blake Perkins (16) fields a double by New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) while trying to steal second base during the sixth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is unable to beat the throw to New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) during the fifth inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Blake Perkins (16) hits a two-run single during the fourth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hits a sacrifice fly during the fourth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn is hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nolan Henderson watches a boule by New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero (72) during the second inning of their game Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero (72) hits a double during the second inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones hits an RBI single during the second inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds third base after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nolan Henderson throws during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nolan Henderson throws during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nolan Henderson throws during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) enters the game at the start of the seventh inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson (68) is shown during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) is shown during the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers first base coach Spencer Allen, left, talks with outfielder Akil Baddoo before their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
