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Brewers edge Rangers 5-3 with early power surge

Milwaukee took a 3-0 lead by the second inning before Texas mounted a late comeback attempt. The Brewers held on for the win behind strong pitching from Shane Drohan.

Hart Nash

August 30, 20262 min read

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August 29, 2026

Early Power Shifts the Momentum

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Saturday, August 29, at American Family Field. The home team established a commanding lead quickly, scoring two runs in the first inning alone. Jackson Chourio opened the scoring with a 396-foot home run to center field. Shortly after, William Contreras added to the advantage with a 409-foot shot to left field. By the end of the second inning, the Brewers had extended their lead to 3-0 when Yelich scored on a single by Lara.

Rangers Rally Falls Short

The Texas Rangers began their comeback effort in the fifth inning. Spencer T. Freeman connected with a 388-foot home run to left center, narrowing the gap to 3-1. The momentum shifted further in the seventh inning when Lara singled to left, allowing Contreras to score and bringing the Brewers to 4-1. A sacrifice fly by Pratt then brought Mitchell home, cutting the lead to 5-1. Despite these efforts, the Rangers were unable to close the distance completely before the final frame.

Final Inning Drama

The game reached its climax in the eighth inning. Juan Soto homered to right center for 426 feet, driving in two runs to make the score 5-3. This two-run blast was the final run of the game. The Brewers' bullpen secured the remainder of the scoring, preserving their lead through the ninth inning. The result improved Milwaukee's record to 85-51, while the Rangers fell to 66-70.

Pitching Performance

Shane Drohan earned the win for Milwaukee, pitching five innings while allowing six hits and one earned run while striking out six batters. Chad Patrick recorded the save, working 2.1 innings with one hit and two earned runs. For Texas, Cal Quantrill took the loss after pitching six innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs with eight strikeouts. Peyton Gray and Jakob Junis also appeared for the Rangers, with Junis walking three batters in his inning of work. Attendance at the ballpark was 36,895.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816728

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Hart Nash

Hart Nash covers Princeton high school and area college sports.

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