Brewers Beat the Marlins 8-6 in a Fun Saturday Baseball Game

What Happened in the Game?

On Saturday in Milwaukee, the Brewers played against the Miami Marlins. The Brewers won the game by a score of 8-6.

Here is the simple story of the game:

• The Marlins started winning early, with a 3-0 lead.
• The Brewers were missing some players but still fought back.
• In the sixth inning (that’s the sixth round of the game), Milwaukee scored four runs to take the lead.
• Jackson Chourio hit a single (a basic hit) that brought in two runs to put Milwaukee ahead.
• Garrett Mitchell also hit a two-run double (a hit that lets him reach second base and brings in two runs) in that same inning. He had three hits total in the game.
• Christian Yelich added a two-run double in the seventh inning.
• The Marlins tried to come back: Griffin Conine hit a three-run homer (a big hit that scores three runs) in the ninth inning.
• But Trevor Megill came in to pitch and got three quick outs (meaning three batters were stopped) to save the game. That was his 15th save of the season.

Important Point: The Brewers were “banged-up” (meaning injured or not at full strength) but still erased an early 3-0 deficit to win.

How the Pitchers Did

Pitchers are the players who throw the ball to the batters. Here is what happened with them:

• Brewers starter Shane Drohan (5-3 record): He gave up 3 runs and 5 hits in 6 innings. He struck out 9 batters (made them miss) and walked 1 (let one pass to first base).
• Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher (4-5 record): He gave up all 4 Milwaukee runs in the sixth inning, and the Brewers took a 6-3 lead because of it.
• Marlins All-Star pitcher Max Meyer: He started with a 3-0 lead but only lasted 3 innings. He threw 74 pitches, allowed 2 runs, 3 hits, 3 walks, and had 5 strikeouts.
• Brewers pitcher Craig Yoho: He gave up the ninth-inning homer to Conine before Megill came in.

Early Scoring Before the Big Inning

Even before the sixth inning, the Brewers were catching up:

1. In the second inning, Braden Shewmake hit a sacrifice fly (a hit that lets a teammate score after catching the ball) and Mitchell scored.
2. In the third inning, William Contreras hit an RBI double (a hit that brings in a run) and Chourio scored, making it 3-2 Marlins.

Brewers Are Missing Some Friends

Before the game, Milwaukee had some bad news about players:

• Outfielder Sal Frelick was put on the 10-day injured list (a rest list for hurt players) because of a right shoulder strain.
• Second baseman Brice Turang was taken out of the starting lineup because of a sore right foot.

Where the Brewers Stand Now

• Milwaukee’s record is 61 wins and 37 losses (written as 61-37).
• They lead the NL Central division by six games over the Chicago Cubs.
• They are one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in all of Major League Baseball (the big leagues).

Marlins Struggling

• The Marlins have lost five games in a row.
• This happened right after they won six games in a row.

Up Next

The teams play a three-game series (a set of games). Here is the plan for Sunday:

• Miami will start pitcher Eury Perez (record 5-7, ERA 3.78 — ERA is a number that shows how many runs a pitcher allows per game on average, lower is better).
• Milwaukee will start pitcher Robert Gasser (record 2-4, ERA 5.24).

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 8-6 on Saturday. They came back from a 3-0 hole, scored four times in the sixth inning, and held on despite a late Marlins homer. The Brewers are doing great this season and lead their division, while the Marlins have lost five straight. Next up, the teams finish their series on Sunday with new starting pitchers.

FAQ

Q: What does “RBI” mean in baseball?
A: RBI stands for “run batted in.” It means a player’s hit helped a teammate score a run.

Q: What is an “injured list”?
A: It is a list of players who are hurt and cannot play for at least 10 days so they can rest and heal.

Q: What is a “save” in baseball?
A: A save is when a relief pitcher comes in near the end of the game and helps the team keep their lead to win.

Q: Why is ERA important for a pitcher?
A: ERA (Earned Run Average) tells you how many runs a pitcher normally allows per nine innings. A lower ERA means the pitcher is doing a better job of stopping the other team from scoring.