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Brewers 24, Dodgers 9: Yes, you read that correctly
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GLENDALE, Ariz. – It was a full-fledged, unabashed cacophony of Cactus cuckooness. The kind of game where you just pray someone’s mom calls “Dinnertime!” and mercifully ends the whole thing. The kind of game that’s such a football score on the scoreboard that the manager started scheming up a run-pass option offense in the eighth inning.
The kind of game that perfectly sums up spring training in mid-March in the valley of the sun.
“Only in the Cactus League,” Pat Murphy said after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 24-9 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 16 at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
In all there would be 466 pitches thrown, 207 of them balls. Of those 466, 250 were from Dodgers hurlers; only once in the pitch tracking era since 2008 has a team thrown more pitches in a single nine-inning game than that. That game on July 16, 2021, saw the Washington Nationals chuck 258 mostly hapless-pellets toward the plate in, coincidentally, a 24-8 loss.
By the time the Dodgers were walking in a carousel of runs late, Murphy was talking off the ear of coaches Jace Peterson and Daniel Vogelbach about his machinations of an RPO offense. Peterson, a former cornerback at McNeese State, would be a viable quarterback or running back in Murphy’s scheme; it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine what position Vogelbach would play.
“My concentration went away from me,” Murphy said.
The pitchers, too, perhaps.
Before the afternoon turned into a live action role play of the Baseball Bugs episode of “Looney Tunes,” it had every semblance of another spring dud for the Brewers, who have their fair share of clunkers in meaningless endeavors.
One day after nearly being on the wrong end of a perfect game against the Giants, the Brewers fell behind, 7-0, as opening day rotation member Chad Patrick got pummeled for a pair of home runs.
Then, the parade began. Dodgers pitchers stopped finding the zone, their fielders stopped gloving the ball and the Brewers bats were scorching hot under the Arizona sun.
First, it was a 10-run fifth that lasted 32 minutes. Then, a nine-run seventh that spanned 29 minutes. Brandon Lockridge hit a grand slam. There was a three-run sacrifice fly. Eleven Brewers walked over the final five innings. Three of those came consecutively with the bases loaded. A pinch runner came back around to bat in the same inning he entered as a runner – and he homered. Nearly four hours elapsed.
Lockridge finished 3 for 5, while Jett Williams and Luis Rengifo also had multi-hit days.
Prospect Brady Ebel was the pinch-runner-turned-batter in the seventh, and homered against the team his dad, Dino, is third base coach for. Ebel, the 32nd overall pick by the Brewers in last summer’s draft, spent his formative years at Dodger Stadium taking grounders and hitting batting practice with his father.
It was the second time that Brady has gotten in a game this spring against his dad’s team, although in both instances Dino, who’s serving as the third base coach for the United State in the World Baseball Classic, wasn’t in the opposing dugout.
Sixty pitches were thrown in the top of the fifth. That was the most in a single inning in the Cactus League this spring …until two innings later when Dodgers pitchers Jack Dreyer, Kelvin Ramirez and Evan Shaw combined to throw 62.
And yet it somehow got even worse.
The real backbreaker for those with dinner plans came in the top of the ninth. Lucas Wepf, a Class AA reliever, started the inning on the mound and went walk, single, single, walk, walk. He was offered clemency by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who took the ball from him and handed it to Robby Porco, a 12th rounder a year ago who’s yet to make his professional debut, to inherit another bases-full mess.
Porco walked the first batter he faced. On four pitches.
The real hero of the day wasn’t Lockridge or Ebel or any of the hitters who hung 24 runs on the board, but rather a minor-league free agent signing named Joe Corbett, whose heroics included a three-up, three-down bottom of the ninth, bringing to an end the 3-hour, 54-minute goat rodeo.
At least it was so late that by the time all the patrons got home, mom did, after all, have dinner ready.
Prospect watch
Seeing as it was a full-on circus, just about every last member of the travel roster got into the game. Ebel, Luke Adams, Cooper Pratt, Mike Boeve and Braylon Payne were among the notable prospects to enter the game.
Brewers spring training schedule
Off-day Tuesday.
Brewers (split squad) vs. Angels, 3:10 p.m. Wednesday: Milwaukee LHP Aaron Ashby vs. Los Angeles TBA. Radio – 620 WTMJ.
Brewers (split squad) at Mariners, 3:10 p.m. Wednesday: Milwaukee LHP Kyle Harrison vs. Seattle RHP Emerson Hancock. Broadcast – Brewers.TV.
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A two-alarm fire ripped through a U-Haul storage facility in Milwaukee’s South Side on Monday night, just months after a previous five-alarm fire caused significant damage to the same complex. The latest incident damaged 25 storage units on the first floor, while many others may have suffered water, smoke, or soot damage. Renters are now in a state of limbo, waiting to hear from U-Haul about the status of their belongings as the company works to restore power and allow access to the building.
Why it matters
This is the second major fire to hit the U-Haul storage facility in just three months, raising concerns about the safety and security of the complex. The repeated incidents have left many renters anxious about the fate of their personal belongings, which in some cases represent significant financial and sentimental value. The fires also highlight the challenges faced by the storage industry in maintaining reliable facilities and protecting customer property.
The details
The latest fire broke out on Monday night at the U-Haul storage facility located at the intersection of 1st Street and Lapham Avenue. Milwaukee firefighters responded to the two-alarm blaze, which caused damage to 25 storage units on the first floor. According to U-Haul, other units on the first floor as well as some on the upper floors may have also suffered water, smoke, or soot damage. This comes just 75 days after a previous five-alarm fire tore through a different part of the same storage complex, damaging around 400 of the 1,200 total units. The cause of the January fire was determined to be electrical, while the cause of the latest incident is still under investigation.
- The previous five-alarm fire at the U-Haul storage facility occurred on January 21, 2026.
- The latest two-alarm fire broke out on the evening of April 7, 2026.
- A demolition crew is scheduled to begin demolishing the part of the building damaged in the January fire next week.
The players
U-Haul
A major provider of moving and storage services, operating a large storage facility in Milwaukee that has been impacted by two fires in the past three months.
Debra Bennett
A renter at the U-Haul storage facility who has thousands of dollars’ worth of collectibles stored in her unit, which was spared in the first fire but is now in limbo as she waits to hear if it was damaged in the latest incident.
Aaron Lipski
The Milwaukee Fire Chief who responded to the scene of the latest two-alarm fire at the U-Haul storage facility.
Jeff Lockridge
The U-Haul manager of media and public relations who provided details about the damage caused by the latest fire and the company’s plans to assist affected customers.
Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services
The city agency that has ordered the demolition of the part of the U-Haul storage facility damaged in the January fire, and is overseeing the safety of the building following the latest incident.
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What they’re saying
“I never thought I should move my stuff. I thought, well, one detrimental fire and that’s it.”
— Debra Bennett, U-Haul storage renter
“You weren’t expecting a second one.”
— James Stratton, Investigative reporter
“No. Who was?”
— Debra Bennett, U-Haul storage renter
What’s next
Once power is restored to the U-Haul storage facility, the company says it will begin contacting affected customers on Thursday to schedule inspections of their belongings and coordinate any necessary cleaning, drying, or re-boxing services.
The takeaway
The repeated fires at the U-Haul storage facility in Milwaukee have left many renters on edge and questioning the safety and security of their personal belongings. This incident highlights the challenges faced by the storage industry in maintaining reliable facilities and protecting customer property, especially in the face of unexpected disasters.
Lots open and fans launch early tailgating for Brewers opener
The parking lots officially open and Brewers fans set up, launching early tailgating ahead of the team’s 2026 home opener.
By now, Milwaukee Brewers fans have hopefully found a reliable way to catch game broadcasts in 2026, the first year of a new format in which Major League Baseball produces and distributes games.
The Brewers formerly appeared on a regional sports network known as FanDuel Wisconsin (operated by Main Street Sports), but the demise of Main Street pushed the Brewers and several other teams under the MLB umbrella.
Here’s what to know about watching Brewers games in the 2026 season:
Where can I stream Brewers games?
The new Brewers.TV offering, operated through MLB.com, allows Brewers fans to see local games in-market for $99.99 a season, and there are also monthly plans. Fans can also get the full MLB.TV package – enabling them to see all out-of-market games, as well – for $199.99 this season. That’s a bit of a bargain since it costs $149.99 to watch MLB.TV alone, without the Brewers broadcasts.
Can I still watch the Brewers on cable or satellite?
It took right up until Opening Day to announce the channels, but the Brewers made good on their promise that things would be largely unchanged for cable and satellite subscribers, identifying a litany of locations for the various providers around the state.
Channels for Brewers.TV include 1263 on XFinity, 670 on DirecTV and 1743 on U-Verse. For Spectrum customers, the channel varies, depending on the local system – check 308, 1308, 319, 317 and 469 for the channel or channels in your community.
Can I use my cable or satellite credentials to watch games on the Brewers.TV app?
Not yet, even though that was an option previously available with the FanDuel Sports Network app. However, an inquiry into MLB Fan Support indicated that the option “should be available soon.” That’s significant for subscribers to a service like Spectrum, which has an app that enables viewers to watch live TV but often blacks out select channels, including the channel airing Brewers games, when a user is away from the home wi-fi.
Can I watch Brewers games ‘over-the-air’ using an antenna?
Not most games, but there’s a slate of games that will be available on local channels, including WITI-TV (Channel 6) in Milwaukee, with broadcasts that can also be viewed “over the air” with an antenna or on cable or satellite systems with local channels.
Are there some games that will air on other channels or streaming services?
Yes, and here’s the list:
- May 4 at Cardinals, game will air on Fox Sports 1 (but also the regular places like Brewers.TV)
- May 23 vs. Dodgers, Fox
- June 1 vs. Giants, FS1, in addition to regular channels
- June 13 vs. Phillies, Fox
- June 26 vs. Cubs, AppleTV (so a separate subscription will be needed)
- July 5 at Diamondbacks, NBC Sports Network and Peacock
- July 12 at Pirates, NBCSN and Peacock
- Aug. 2 at Angels, NBCSN and Peacock
- Aug. 15 at Dodgers, Fox
- Aug. 23 vs. Braves, ESPN and on the ESPN App (it’s the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania)
- Aug. 29 vs. Rangers, Fox
- Sept. 20 at Orioles, NBCSN and Peacock
The Brewers actually have an ESPN game this year?
Yes, and it’s a cool format. Though it’s considered a home game, the Brewers will play at a ballpark in conjunction with the Little League World Series, playing a game before a limited crowd of 2,500 Little League World Series qualifiers and their families. It’s the first time the Brewers have appeared in a neutral-site game produced by MLB and the first ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball” appearance for the club since 2022.
Who are the Brewers announcers in 2026?
The announcers who called the action in 2025 are largely unchanged.
- Brian Anderson: He’s been doing Brewers TV broadcasts since 2007 but has a large plate of assignments for Turner broadcasting, leaving him with about 50 broadcasts on his docket.
- Jeff Levering: With Anderson out, Levering has become the primary TV play-by-play man, though he also does a number of radio broadcasts when Anderson is available. This is his 12th season with the Brewers.
- Bill Schroeder: The former Brewers catcher has cut back to mostly home games as the TV analyst in recent years. He’s been in the booth for more than 30 years.
- Sophia Minnaert: The TV sideline analyst has been with the team 14 years and takes part in virtually every sbroadcast.
- Lane Grindle: In his 11th year, he’s often tasked with primary play-by-play duties on radio when Levering is in the TV booth; he works alongside Levering otherwise.
- Josh Maurer: In his fifth year, he works primarily on radio alongside Grindle when Levering is in the TV booth, but he’s also appeared in the TV booth early in the 2026 season when Levering missed games with illness.
- Vinny Rottino: The former Brewer often participates as a TV analyst in road games; this is his sixth season doing a handful of games.
- Tim Dillard: The irreverent former Brewers pitcher has been with the Brewers as an occasional road TV analyst over the past five years.
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BOSTON – It transcends jersey color, roster construction, what year it is and whoever happens to be on the mound: When Willson Contreras plays the Milwaukee Brewers, he is going to get mad.
The latest chapter in a decades-long inevitability between player and opponent occurred April 6 at Fenway Park. Contreras, now with the Boston Red Sox, was wearing different colors from each of the previous, interdivisional spats with Milwaukee, but it looked the same as each of the prior phases.
A Brewers pitcher hit Contreras, and he did not appreciate it.
The fireworks in Fenway occurred in the third inning when a sinker from Brandon Woodruff grazed the top of Contreras’ hand – though the visiting side, including Willson’s younger brother and Brewers catcher William Contreras, thought otherwise. The pitch was up but hardly in, just off the plate to the inside by a couple of inches.
The Red Sox first baseman immediately slammed his bat in frustration and began taking steps toward the mound before redirecting his path to first base. All the while, he harped toward Woodruff.
“That’s how he plays,” said William Contreras.
This was not just a one-off; there is history there. Plenty of it.
It was the 24th time Contreras had been hit by the Brewers in 121 games and the sixth time that Woodruff had hit him, both facts that were quickly brought up after the Brewers’ 8-6 win.
Contreras, 33, has long viewed it as purposeful by the Brewers, dating back to even the days of Craig Counsell as manager when Milwaukee and the Chicago Cubs played dozens of fierce games over the years.
“It’s not just the hit by pitch, it’s the 24th pitch they’ve hit me in my career,” Contreras said. “Twenty-fourth. That’s the sixth time [Woodruff] has hit me and they always say, ‘I’m not trying to hit you.’ That gets old.”
On the other side, the Brewers insist they aren’t trying to hit Contreras, but rather it’s a byproduct of playing so often over the years and his proclivity to lean over the plate. Contreras, after all, is plunk-prone. He ranks second among active players in hit by pitches.
To relitigate all the hit-by-pitches (and, in most cases, ensuing dust-ups) would be a task too arduous for this space, but there are many. They date back to his tenure with the Cubs, which began in 2016, and up until this night in Boston the most recent dustup was last June.
There has been strife over more than just being hit by pitch, too. Last year, Rhys Hoskins got into it with Contreras over what the Brewers perceived to be a dirty play at first base involving now-Sox teammate Caleb Durbin.
Some in the Brewers clubhouse also quietly stewed about Contreras stepping out of the box and onto home plate as Jacob Misiorowski delivered a pitch to try and throw him off during his MLB debut last June.
Safe to say the Brewers are over it.
“We’ve seen that skit for the last 10 years,” Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich said. “It’s nothing new.”
Contreras, though, is not.
“Next time they hit me again, I’m going to take one of them out,” he said. “That’s the message.”
The ordeal puts the younger Contreras in a difficult spot, effectively having to choose between his brother and his team whenever the sides play. But William is also leaving no questions to where his allegiances lie when the dust flies up during play.
“He’s my brother – after we leave the stadium,” he said.
William attempted to calm Willson down once again after the Woodruff hit by pitch, but to no avail.
“I tried, but it’s impossible,” little brother said.
Willson continued barking toward the mound after getting to first, only ceasing because he had to run two pitches later to second base, where he went in with cleats high and took a chunk of shortstop David Hamilton’s pant legs with him.
“We’ve been through this – it’s, what, nine years for me? – It seems like every year,” Woodruff said. “He’s trying to play a game and he’s trying to get his side fired up. Once I knew what was going on, I wasn’t going to let it affect me on the mound. I knew I had a job to do. I knew the pitch count was still down, even though I had given up a few runs. And I knew the bullpen was short. So I knew I needed to go out there and just keep competing.”
A riled-up Contreras kept burning the Brewers with his bat as the game went on, getting a hit in each of his next three at-bats, including a mammoth solo homer in the ninth.
The Brewers, though, got the final word in the series opener.
“That was a great win,” Yelich said. “It was a ‘toughness’ win from the guys. Got down early, it was cold out there, we got a short bullpen and we found a way to win. We’re willing to grind with anybody. Just really proud of the guys for stepping up and finding a way there, just willing it.”
Now, we wait and see what’s next.
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