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Milwaukee Brewers Use 6-Run 8th Inning to Power Past Tampa Bay Rays
Christian Yelich drove in two runs as Milwaukee scored six times in the eighth and improved to 5-1.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2, improving to 5-1 with a six-run eighth inning led by Christian Yelich's go-ahead two-run single.
Starter Jacob Misiorowski allowed two runs and four hits over six innings, while Drew Rasmussen struck out eight for Tampa Bay. The game remained tied 2-2 after Brice Turang and Yandy exchanged two-run homers.
After Joey Ortiz reached on a fielding error by Carson Williams, Garrett Mitchell added a two-run double while Blake Perkins and David Hamilton drove in runs to extend the lead to 8-2.
Griffin Jax took the loss for Tampa Bay after surrendering five runs in the eighth inning. Relievers Grant Anderson, Aaron Ashby, and Hall combined for three scoreless innings to secure the win.
Chad Patrick will make his second start for Milwaukee against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, while Joe Boyle takes the mound for Tampa Bay against the Minnesota Twins.