Brewers Dominate Athletics with Power Hitting and Strong Bullpen
Milwaukee secures a decisive 11-3 victory in the series opener, leveraging home runs and effective relief pitching.
- Rhys Hoskins and Joey Ortiz hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run second inning.
- Gary Sánchez cleared the bases with a triple, contributing to the Brewers' four-run ninth inning.
- Milwaukee's bullpen delivered five shutout innings, maintaining the lead established early.
- Oakland's starter JP Sears struggled, allowing five earned runs in less than four innings.
- Lawrence Butler's leadoff home run was the lone highlight for the Athletics.