D-backs vs Brewers Recap: Brewers explode for 13-2 win

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Brewers Dominate Diamondbacks in Lopsided Matchup
The Milwaukee Brewers hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, April 28, at home. Arizona came in fresh off a dramatic comeback win against San Diego, showing real resilience by rallying from an early deficit. However, this game told a very different story. The Brewers jumped on Arizona early and never looked back, cruising to a dominant 13β2 victory. Merrill Kelly took the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Chad Patrick started for Milwaukee. From the opening inning, Milwaukee's hitters found their rhythm against Arizona's pitching. The Brewers built momentum quickly, scoring runs in multiple innings. Arizona's offense struggled to keep pace, managing just two runs through the entire game. This lopsided loss dropped the Diamondbacks' record to 15β13 after coming so close to winning their previous contest.
Brewers' Sixth Inning Explosion Puts Game Out of Reach
Arizona struck first on the scoreboard in the fifth inning when McCann singled to left field, driving in two runs and putting the Diamondbacks up 2β1. That moment seemed promising for Arizona's comeback hopes. However, Milwaukee's response was fierce and overwhelming. In the sixth inning, the Brewers unleashed a barrage of hits that completely changed the game's direction. Mitchell singled to left, scoring Frelick. Contreras followed with another single to left, driving in two more runs. Black then singled to center, adding one more. Bauers delivered a crucial single to center, pushing two more runners across the plate. Finally, Hamilton hit a ground rule double, scoring two additional runs. The Brewers tallied eight runs in that single inning, transforming a close game into a runaway victory that left no doubt about Milwaukee's offensive firepower.
Milwaukee's Dominant Performance Showcases Team Strength
Milwaukee's victory on Tuesday demonstrated their offensive depth and consistency. Earlier in the game, Frelick launched a 396-foot home run to right-center in the second inning, crushing an 82 mph curveball with an exit velocity of 103 mph. That early blast set the tone for Milwaukee's dominance. In the fourth inning, Ortiz singled to center with two outs, scoring both Lockridge and Frelick to extend the Brewers' lead. Then came that devastating sixth inning where the lineup simply overpowered Arizona's pitchers. Milwaukee's ability to string together quality at-bats and capitalize on opportunities showed why they entered the game with World Series expectations. The Brewers' balanced attack, featuring contributions from multiple hitters throughout the game, proved too much for Arizona to handle. This commanding performance improved Milwaukee's record to 15β13 and extended their winning streak to two consecutive victories.
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