The Milwaukee Brewers played a pair of split-squad games on Sunday down in Arizona. One squad played against the Colorado Rockies while the other laced them up against the Oakland Athletics. Both squads lost, falling to the Rockies 12-6 and the A’s 11-4. However, several of the Brewers’ young hitters displayed the power and prowess at the plate that have the organization and fans excited about them.
Studs from the Milwaukee Brewers Loss to the Rockies
- Owen Miller (Wisconsin native): 2-3 (two doubles), one run
- Joey Wiemer: 1-2, one RBI, one run
- Sal Frelick: 2-3, one run
- Brice Turang: 1-3, one RBI
Studs from the Milwaukee Brewers Loss to the A’s
- Luis Urias: 1-3, one run, one RBI (solo home run)
- Eric Brown Jr.: 1-2, one run, two RBI (two-run home run)
Interesting Nuggets from Sunday’s Games
- Esteury Ruiz, who the Brewers acquired as part of the Josh Hader trade, and who they traded this offseason as part of the William Contreras deal, was 0-2, but scored two runs for the A’s.
- Former Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar was 2-3 with a run and two RBI for the A’s.
- Longtime Brewers farmhand and utility player Pablo Reyes was 0-2 for the A’s.
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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.
