Game Setup
The Milwaukee Brewers hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 28, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. This was the opening game of a three-game series between the teams. The first pitch was scheduled for 6:40 p.m. and was broadcast on Brewers.TV and the Brewers Radio Network on AM-620 WTMJ.
Starting Pitchers
Chad Patrick took the mound for the Brewers against right-hander Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks. Patrick was coming off a rough outing in Detroit where he allowed four runs in four innings, though he had been solid in his other four appearances this season. Kelly was making his third start of the season after allowing eight runs in 4 1/3 innings against the White Sox.
Team Lineups
The Brewers cycled their batting order, using a different lineup than their previous game. Garrett Mitchell led off as the center fielder, followed by William Contreras at catcher and Brice Turang at second base. Tyler Black batted cleanup as the designated hitter. The Diamondbacks featured Ildemaro Vargas at first base, Ketel Marte at second, and Corbin Carroll in right field, with Nolan Arenado at third base.
Team Context
The Brewers entered the game with a 14-13 record and were looking to continue momentum after breaking a three-game losing streak on Sunday. The Diamondbacks came in with a 15-12 record. The Brewers had multiple players on the injured list, with Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn scheduled to begin rehab assignments the following day. 
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