Brewers win thriller as Collins smacks a three-run homer, with Priester shutting down the Braves offense.
In the opening game of the series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves on August 5, 2025, the Brewers emerged victorious with a score of 3-0.
The game began with a bang for the Braves as Jurickson Profar hit a home run on the first pitch of the game. However, this was the only hit the Braves managed in the entire game, as they finished with just three hits in total.
Starting pitcher for the Brewers, Quinn Priester, had an impressive outing, pitching seven innings and allowing only one hit. His record now stands at 11-2, an impressive feat in the Major Leagues.
In the eighth inning, the Brewers' second out came courtesy of an acrobatic catch by Joey Ortiz, who caught a hard line drive over second base. This catch was crucial in preserving the lead for the Brewers, as Abner Uribe managed to escape the inning unscathed.
The Braves' starting pitcher, Joey Wentz, struggled slightly, with a final ERA of 5.02. Aaron Bummer posted the first strikeout for the Braves in the seventh inning, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Brewers' win.
Trevor Megill picked up his 25th save of the season for the Brewers, securing the victory for his team. The Brewers' win improved their record to a Major League-best 68-44.
The expected pitching matchup for the second game of the series was not available in the search results. However, it's typical for starting rotations to have different pitchers from the previous day, often the teams’ second starters.
For confirmed pitching matchups, checking official team announcements or updated sports news closer to the game would be necessary. As of now, Freddy Peralta (12-5, 3.03 ERA) is slated to start for the Brewers in the second game of the series.
The Braves, despite their struggles in the first game, will be looking to bounce back and level the series when the second game commences. The excitement is building for what promises to be an enthralling matchup between two of the best teams in the Major Leagues.
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- MLB action continued the next day with the Braves hoping to bounce back in the second game, as Freddy Peralta prepared to face off against the opposing starting pitcher.
- With the second game set to feature a different pitcher for each team, baseball fans would be eagerly awaiting official team announcements or sports news closer to the game for a confirmed pitching matchup.
