Brewers Fall 4-3 to Padres After Bullpen Collapse

In a tightly contested matchup, the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the San Diego Padres 4-3, despite a stellar seven-inning performance from pitcher Dustin May. The game was marked by defensive highlights, including four double plays turned by the Brewers, but ultimately, the bullpen's late-game struggles led to their downfall.

The Brewers entered the game with a struggling offense, having scored just four runs in the series. However, a solo home run from Gary Sánchez in the second inning provided an early spark, giving Milwaukee a 1-0 lead. Ortiz, returning from injury, contributed with a walk that set up Brice Turang's RBI single, extending the lead to 2-0.

May was dominant on the mound, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out six batters. His only mistake came in the third inning when Xander Bogaerts hit a home run, narrowing the Brewers' lead to 2-1. The Padres struggled offensively, grounding into multiple double plays, which kept the Brewers ahead through the eighth inning.

However, the game took a turn in the eighth when May walked the first batter and was replaced by Chad Patrick, who also struggled with command. The Padres capitalized on the situation, tying the game 2-2 with a single from Jake Cronenworth, scoring Fernando Tatis Jr.

In the 11th inning, the Brewers managed to take a brief lead with another clutch hit from Sánchez, but the Padres responded, scoring twice to secure the victory. The loss highlighted the need for the Brewers to improve their bullpen performance as they prepare for a series against the Dodgers.