Brewers Rally Past Marlins Behind Turang, Woodruff

Milwaukee wins fourth straight game with late-inning heroics.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:22am

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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Saturday, led by a go-ahead two-run homer from Brice Turang and a strong pitching performance from Brandon Woodruff. Turang's blast in the fifth inning gave the Brewers a lead they would not relinquish, while Woodruff tossed seven solid innings to earn the win.

Why it matters

The Brewers' victory extends their winning streak to four games, keeping them in contention in the competitive National League Central division. For the struggling Marlins, the loss marks their fourth straight and seventh in their past eight games, further damaging their playoff hopes in the crowded NL East.

The details

Turang went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, including the decisive two-run homer in the fifth inning off Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara. Woodruff (2-0) allowed just one run on three hits over seven innings, striking out four batters. Reliever Abner Uribe recorded the save for Milwaukee, working out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Milwaukee has now won four straight games.

The players

Brice Turang

The Brewers' young infielder hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning to lead Milwaukee to victory.

Brandon Woodruff

The Brewers' starting pitcher tossed seven strong innings, allowing just one run on three hits to earn the win.

Sandy Alcantara

The Marlins' starting pitcher took the loss, allowing five hits and three runs over five innings with a career-high six walks.

Abner Uribe

The Brewers' reliever inherited a bases-loaded, one-out situation in the ninth inning but recorded two outs to earn the save.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing some really good baseball lately. Brice came up big for us today, and Brandon gave us another quality start on the mound.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Brewers will look to extend their winning streak to five games on Sunday, while the Marlins will aim to snap their four-game skid.

The takeaway

Milwaukee's recent hot streak has kept them in the thick of the NL Central race, while Miami's struggles have them falling further behind in the crowded NL East. This game showcased the Brewers' ability to win close, low-scoring affairs behind strong pitching and timely hitting.