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The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Washington Nationals in a disappointing game, failing to score after the first inning. Kyle Harrison is set to start for the Brewers, while Foster Griffin will pitch for the Nationals.
Apr 5, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (52) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images
On Friday evening, the Brewers dropped an ugly one, maybe their most painful loss of the young season. After Jake Bauers hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the first inning to respond to two early Nationals runs, it felt like Milwaukee might cruise. But instead they were shut out for the next eight innings by the Nationalsâ pitching staffânot exactly the â90s Braves over thereâand fumbled the game away after a bit of a ninth-inning implosion.
Theyâll look to bounce back tonight behind Kyle Harrison, one of the brighter spots in what has been a mostly encouraging start to the season. Harrison is making his third start, and each of the first two have been good. On March 30th, Harrison allowed one run to the Rays on four hits and one walk while striking out eight in five innings, though Milwaukee lost that game when the bullpen couldnât hold the lead that Harrison left with. On April 5th, Harrison pitched 5 1/3 innings in Kansas City and allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six. He earned his first win of the season in that one, an 8-5 Brewers victory.
Washington counters with lefty Foster Griffin, who is back in the big leagues at age 30 after spending the last three seasons in Japan. Griffin came up through the Royalsâ organization and made his brief major-league debut in 2020. But he was unable to nail down a spot in the majors, and after just nine big-league appearances across three seasons, he made the move to Japan, where he was a star for the Yomiuri Giantsâin three seasons that covered 348 games, Griffin pitched to a 2.51 ERA and 4.50 K-to-BB ratio. That got him a job back in the US, where he signed with the Nationals. Heâs been pretty good so far and is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in two starts. Foster does not throw hard (low-90s) but throws a whole bunch of different pitches, which keeps hitters off balance.
The Brewer lineup hasnât looked great against left-handed pitching lately, but theyâll take another crack at it tonight. Luis Matos, however, continues to ride the pine despite being one of the few available right-handed bats; Brandon Lockridge will play left tonight, while Blake Perkins is in center and Sal Frelick in right. After a night off on Friday, Joey Ortiz is back in the lineup today, and Luis Rengifo, who hasnât been able to buy a hit (though thatâs certainly partially due to a .188 BABIP), bats second. Get well soon, Jackson.
A couple of injury notes from the organization: Quinn Priester had a good live batting practice session and is expected to get some game action soon in extended spring training. Tyler Black, who is playing at Triple-A Nashville, went on the seven-day injured list with a âshoulder impingement,â but is not expected to be out long. Cooper Pratt missed a couple days with a sore shoulder but is back in the Nashville lineup tonight.
First pitch at 6:10 p.m. on Brewers TV and the Brewers Radio Network.
The Brewers lost to the Nationals, but the final score was not specified in the article.
Kyle Harrison is the starting pitcher for the Brewers in the upcoming game against the Nationals.
Foster Griffin has a record of 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in his first two starts for the Nationals.
Kyle Harrison allowed one run in his first start and two runs in his second start, earning one win so far this season.

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