Brewers edge Marlins 2‑1 in 10 innings on Mitchell walk-off
MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — Garrett Mitchell’s 10th-inning single scored Jackson Chourio, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday at American Family Field before 38,566 fans. The game lasted 3 hours, 12 minutes.
Both teams scored once in the fifth inning. Miami’s Griffin Conine homered and Sandy Alcantara worked six innings of three-hit ball with seven strikeouts. Milwaukee’s Logan Henderson matched him with five innings of three-hit ball, allowing one earned run and striking out four. Joey Ortiz homered for the Brewers.
The score remained 1-1 until the bottom of the 10th. After a single by William Contreras, Chourio reached base and Mitchell delivered the game-winner. Craig Yoho (1-0) threw a perfect 10th inning for the win. Lake Bachar (1-1) took the loss.
Miami out-hit Milwaukee 7-6 but stranded runners in extra frames. The Brewers improved to 60-37, while the Marlins fell to 52-46. The teams continue the series Saturday.