The Milwaukee Brewers played their first Spring Training game on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4. Milwaukee’s offense was led by center fielder Garrett Mitchell, who hit two mammoth two-run home runs to lead the Crew to victory.
Rowdy Tellez Put the Milwaukee Brewers on the Board First
Rowdy Tellez, the Brewers’ home run leader last season, put Milwaukee on the board with a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning:
Our 2022 HR leader picking up where he left off.#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/1rtgrtCRgd
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) February 25, 2023
Tellez went 1-3 in the game. He hit his home run off of Dodgers’ right-handed starter Michael Grove. Grove made his Major League debut for the Dodgers last season, and was 1-0 with a 4.60 ERA in seven games (six starts). The home run to Tellez was the only hit and run allowed by Grove in his one inning of work.
Garrett Mitchell Hit Two Big Bombs
Garrett Mitchell started the game in center field for Milwaukee and hit leadoff. With the Brewers down 2-1 in the bottom of the third, Mitchell sent a two-run home run to the opposite field:
Fuuuuuuuture 🥵@GarretMitchell5 | #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/rRwIKYhrfp
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) February 25, 2023
Mitchell hit another home run to straightaway center field, another two-run shot, in the bottom of the fifth inning:
This is not an instant replay.
This is Garrett Mitchell DESTROYING another baseball for a 2-run homer. 💣💣 | #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/GO2RglkjnG— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) February 25, 2023
In 28 games with the Brewers late last season, Mitchell totaled two home runs 61 at bats. He had two in three at bats for Milwaukee in this game.
Other Notable Brewers Hitters
- Joey Wiemar was 1-1 with a single, walk, and two runs scored
- Josh VanMeter was 1-1 with a RBI single
- As a team, the Brewers were 2-2 with runners in scoring position
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When Did the Brewers Come to Milwaukee?
The Brewers were founded in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots as part of the American League (AL). After one season, the team relocated to Milwaukee. The Brewers joined the National League (NL) in 1998.
How Did the Brewers Get Their Name?
The Brewers’ name dates back to the early 1900s, originally held by a professional franchise that relocated to become the St. Louis Browns. It honors the beer-brewing industry in and around Milwaukee.
Will the Brewers Win the 2023 World Series?
Sportsbooks have the Brewers at 4000-1 to win the World Series. This is the 14th-best odds among MLB teams. It’s not impossible with players like Christian Yelich, but the odds aren’t in their favor.
