The Milwaukee Brewers extended their win streak to 10 games after taking down the Pittsburgh Pirates in a series opener on Monday, but they were expected to get a stiff challenge in the second game of that set, with the Bucs sending All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes to the mound. Well, the Brewers immediately extinguished the hype on Skenes, with Milwaukee right fielder Sal Frelick taking the hurler deep with a leadoff home run.
It was quite a battle between Frelick and Skenes, who got in front early with a 2-1 count after three pitches. Frelick, however, stayed patient, fouling the fourth pitch before drawing two balls. On Skenes’ seventh pitch, a 97 mph four-seam fastball, Frelick finally found the sweet spot on his bat, as he launched a 375-foot dinger to put the Brewers ahead, 1-0.
How do the @Brewers start in their quest for an 11th straight win?
A leadoff homer for Sal Frelick off Paul Skenes! pic.twitter.com/BblcV3oz1Y
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2025
Frelick’s home run was definitely a great sign for the Brewers, especially given the trend provided by Insider Edge following that blast.
“Sal Frelick hits a lead-off home run for Milwaukee. The Brewers are 49-18 (.731) when they’ve scored in the first inning since last season, tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .635.”
Frelick has been on a rise in the 2025 MLB season. He hit .259/.320/.335 in 2024 and entered Tuesday’s meeting with the Pirates with slashes of .291/.349/.402 to go with a 112 OPS+. (He only had an 86 OPS+ in his first two seasons in the majors.)
Fans react to Milwaukee Brewers OF Frelick’s home run vs. Skenes
Brewers fans couldn’t contain themselves on social media after that big blast from Frelick. Here are some of their reactions:
“First first inning run allowed by Skenes. What a shot in the Summer of Sal!,” said a fan on X.
Another one said: “SWINGIN SAL BABY”From a commenter: “Always a great way to start the game!”
“I can’t believe I’m saying this but I think is actually gonna be our year…,” a social media user posted.
Via a different commenter: “Yeah i’m convinced they are the team of destiny man”
Said another: “I want you to look at this pitch that he hits out. His run with the Brewers is nuts, but it helps when you’re getting pitches like that.”
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