Brewers put together another big inning, take down Tigers 12-4 in series opener

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Detroit Tigers 12-4 in their series opener, showcasing a strong offensive performance with a significant eighth inning. David Hamilton contributed notably, helping the Brewers pull away late in the game.

Key points

Brewers won 12-4 against the Tigers
David Hamilton had a key role in the offense
Gary Sánchez hit a triple in the eighth inning
Kyle Harrison struggled on the mound for the Brewers

Milwaukee BrewersDetroit Tigers

Apr 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman David Hamilton (6) hi-fives teammates after scoring a run against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers began a three-game series with the Tigers in Detroit on Tuesday night, and things couldn’t have gone much better for the Crew. Even after a few close calls on the pitching side early, the Brewers pulled away late with some insurance in the seventh before a big eighth inning to win 12-4. With Keider Montero on the mound for Detroit, he started things off with a harmless inning, working around a two-out single from Jake Bauers. Lefty Kyle Harrison, making his first start in 10 days, hit Gleyber Torres with a pitch before a passed ball by allowed Torres to move to second. Harrison settled in from there, recording a lineout from rookie Kevin McGonigle before getting to fly out. The Brewers put together some offense in the second, as reached on an infield single (he was initially called out, but the call was overturned upon review), walked, and singled to bring Mitchell in. David Hamilton followed with a bunt single to load the bases. After struck out, singled home two more. Turang found himself caught in a rundown between first and second, and Hamilton was thrown out trying to score as Turang tried to get out of the pickle. Contreras flew out to end the inning, but Milwaukee was out to a 3-0 lead. Harrison allowed a pair of singles in the second but got out of the jam with a strikeout and flyout before Montero bounced back for a 1-2-3 inning in the third. Harrison once again dealt with traffic in the third. After Perkins very casually robbed what would have been a homer by , Harrison allowed a two-out double to McGonigle before walking Matt Vierling. With — Detroit’s home run leader — representing the tying run, Harrison set him down with a strikeout to hold the 3-0 lead. For the fourth consecutive inning to begin the evening, Harrison dealt with traffic as he loaded the bases with a pair of walks and a single. That marked the end of the night for him, as he lasted just three-plus frames on 72 pitches, allowing four hits and three walks, striking out three. Grant Anderson took over from there and immediately got to roll over into a 6-4-3 double play, allowing a run to score but putting the Crew in a good position to escape with minimal damage. pinch-hit for Jones and proceeded to strike out, as Anderson walked the tightrope to keep the lead at 3-1 through four. Anderson also got the fifth inning, working around a single and recording another double play. took over in the sixth and recorded a quick 1-2-3 inning as he’s looked much better in his last few outings after being demoted from the closer role last week. You may have noticed I haven’t mentioned Milwaukee’s offense in a minute. That’s because while all of this was happening, they had four consecutive 1-2-3 innings in the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth innings. That would continue with two outs — both hard-hit flyouts to the warning track — to begin the seventh as they stretched to 15 consecutive at-bats without reaching base, but Hamilton brought the streak to an end with a single. Perkins followed with a walk, and after an E1 by reliever on a pickoff attempt at second, Turang made him pay and singled Hamilton in to extend the lead to 4-1. Contreras then hit another run-scoring single to make it 5-1 before the inning came to an end on a Bauers groundout. took over for Megill in the bottom of the inning and worked around a pair of walks while recording two strikeouts. Then things unraveled for Detroit. started the eighth with a triple(!), just the fourth of his career and his first since 2024 (also with the Brewers). Not to be outdone, the rest of the inning went as follows:

Q&A

What was the final score of the Brewers vs. Tigers game on April 21, 2026?

The Milwaukee Brewers won the game against the Detroit Tigers with a final score of 12-4.

Who were the standout players in the Brewers' victory over the Tigers?

David Hamilton and Gary Sánchez were standout players, with Hamilton contributing key hits and Sánchez hitting a triple.

How did the Brewers score their runs against the Tigers?

The Brewers scored runs through a series of hits, including singles and triples, particularly in a dominant eighth inning.

What impact did Kyle Harrison have on the game for the Brewers?

Kyle Harrison started for the Brewers but struggled, lasting only three-plus innings while allowing one run before being replaced.

Brewers put together another big inning, take down Tigers 12-4 in series opener

TL;DR

Key points

Q&A

Related Articles

Charania: Austin Reaves further along in rehab than Luka Doncic

Did 49ers GM John Lynch acknowledge the obvious with WR Brandon Aiyuk?

Arvidsson scores 2 and the Bruins beat the Sabres 4-2 to even first-round series at 1

Skidding Mets get cold reception in chilly Queens

76ers' V. J. Edgecombe breaks Tim Duncan, Magic Johnson NBA Playoffs records vs. Celtics

Church homers to help lift Cardinals past Marlins 5-3

More from Sports