Chad Patrick struggled in the Brewers' 5-2 loss to the Tigers, allowing four runs in four innings. The Brewers' offense was limited, managing only six hits against Detroit's pitching.
Key points
Chad Patrick allowed four runs in four innings.
Brewers managed only six hits against Tigers' pitching.
Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Box Score
After a burst on offense in Tuesdayâs game, it was hard to come by on Wednesday night. The opener strategy didnât pay off this time for the Brewers, as Chad Patrick struggled and the Brewersâ offense couldnât break through the Tigersâ pitching.
The game started quietly for the Brewersâ offense, going down in order against Casey Mize in the first inning. Meanwhile, opener DL Hall ran into some trouble. He walked the first two batters he faced, but got Jahmai Jones to ground into a double play for the first two outs. Hall escaped the inning with a strikeout of Riley Greene.
Mize continued rolling through the second, but did allow a single to Brandon Lockridge. That was it as he struck out two Brewers on his way to a scoreless second inning. Hallâs second inning went better, this time retiring the side in order as the game remained scoreless.
In the third, the Brewers scored first thanks to some two-out offense. After drew a two-out walk â extending his on-base streak to 21 games â he stole second to get in scoring position. On the next pitch, singled to center, and Turang scored, putting the Brewers up 1-0.
That staked Patrick to a one-run lead as he entered the game. His day started well with a scoreless third, working around a walk of . Meanwhile, Mize rebounded in the fourth with a 1-2-3 inning.
Patrick started to falter in the bottom of the fourth. Greene hit a one-out single to center, which set up . He hit a sinker that was down the middle out to left-center field, giving the Tigers a 2-1 lead. He continued to unravel in a rough 37-pitch fifth inning. After hit a leadoff single, a 10-pitch at-bat went to McGonigle, who doubled to drive in BĂĄez. then brought in McGonigle with an RBI single, increasing the Tigersâ lead to 4-1.
As for Mize, the Brewers didnât have another scoring chance against him. He finished the day after six innings with one run allowed on three hits. He struck out seven Brewers and walked three. Meanwhile, Patrick got through the sixth but it was his worst day so far this year. He allowed four runs on six hits and a walk in four innings. He only struck out two.
The Brewers did get a second run in the eighth, cashing in a leadoff single from . After he moved up on a Contreras groundout, drove him in with a single to make it a 4-2 game. However, the Tigers responded with a solo home run by off of Carlos Rodriguez, pushing it back to a three-run lead. That was the only run Rodriguez allowed in two innings of relief.
With one more chance in the ninth, the Brewers made it interesting against Tigersâ closer . Lockridge hit a one-out bloop single into right for the first baserunner. After worked a nine-pitch at-bat into a fly out, and Rengifo worked back-to-back walks to load the bases and drive Jansenâs pitch count up to 33. Turang had a chance to tie it or take the lead, but a ground out to Torkelson at first ended the game.
The Tigers kept the Brewersâ offense mostly in check, limiting them to six hits and five walks. Lockridge was the only Brewer with multiple hits, going 2-for-4. Turang also reached base twice with two walks, and Rengifo had a hit and a walk.
This sets up the rubber match for tomorrow afternoon, and the Brewers will have a challenge ahead of them. They will have to go through Tigersâ starter and two-time AL Cy Young winner to earn the series win. Meanwhile, will get the call for the Brewers. First pitch is scheduled for 12:10 p.m.
Q&A
What were Chad Patrick's stats in the Brewers' loss to the Tigers?
Chad Patrick allowed four runs on six hits and a walk in four innings, striking out two batters.
How did the Brewers score their runs against the Tigers?
The Brewers scored their runs with a two-out single from William Contreras in the third inning and a single from Jake Bauers in the eighth.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Tigers in the game against the Brewers?
Casey Mize was the starting pitcher for the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits over six innings.
What is the schedule for the next game between the Brewers and Tigers?
The next game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, with the Brewers facing Tigers' starter Tarik Skubal at 12:10 p.m.
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