Brice Turang and Brandon Woodruff lead Brewers past Marlins

Turang hits go-ahead two-run homer as Woodruff pitches seven strong innings

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:44pm

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Brice Turang hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Brandon Woodruff pitched seven strong innings as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Saturday afternoon. Woodruff allowed just three hits and one run while striking out four, and Turang went 2-for-3 with three RBIs to lead the Brewers to their fourth straight win.

Why it matters

The Brewers' victory extends their winning streak to four games and keeps them in contention in the NL Central, while the Marlins have now lost four straight and seven of their last eight games, falling further behind in the NL East.

The details

Turang's two-run homer in the fifth inning gave the Brewers a 3-1 lead, and they added two more runs in the sixth to extend the advantage to 5-1. Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara struggled, walking a career-high six batters and striking out just one in five innings. Brewers reliever Abner Uribe recorded the final two outs in the ninth to earn his second save.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • The Brewers have now won four straight games.

The players

Brice Turang

A 24-year-old infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers who hit a go-ahead two-run homer and went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in the game.

Brandon Woodruff

A 29-year-old starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who pitched seven strong innings, allowing just three hits and one run while striking out four.

Sandy Alcantara

A 27-year-old starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins who took the loss, allowing five hits and three runs in five innings while walking a career-high six batters.

Abner Uribe

A relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who recorded the final two outs in the ninth inning to earn his second save of the season.

Liam Hicks

A player for the Miami Marlins who had two hits in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same energy and focus that has led to this winning streak.”

— Craig Counsell, Manager, Milwaukee Brewers

“We need to find a way to turn things around quickly before we fall too far behind in the division.”

— Don Mattingly, Manager, Miami Marlins

What’s next

The Brewers and Marlins will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

The Brewers' victory keeps them in contention in the NL Central, while the Marlins' struggles continue as they fall further behind in the NL East. Both teams will look to build momentum heading into the next phase of the season.