Brewers Take 1-0 Series Lead Over White Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers look to extend their series advantage against the Chicago White Sox in Game 2.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:05pm

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A cubist, fragmented painting depicting a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant team colors.The Brewers' early series lead over the White Sox sets the stage for an intense, geometric clash between the two teams.Chicago Today

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago White Sox 1-0 in the opening game of their three-game series. The Brewers, who had a 97-65 record overall and a 52-29 record at home last season, will look to build on their series lead as they host the White Sox for Game 2 on Saturday evening.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between the Brewers and White Sox is an important one, as both teams look to get off to a strong start in the 2026 campaign. The Brewers, who won the NL Central division last year, will aim to maintain their momentum, while the White Sox, who struggled to a 60-102 record in 2025, will hope to bounce back and even the series.

The details

In the series opener, the Brewers' starting pitcher Chad Patrick will take the mound against the White Sox's Sean Burke. The Brewers enter the game as heavy favorites, with a BetMGM Sportsbook line of -200. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs.

  • The series opener was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. CDT.

The players

Chad Patrick

The Brewers' starting pitcher for Game 2 of the series.

Sean Burke

The White Sox's starting pitcher for Game 2 of the series.

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What’s next

The Brewers will look to extend their series lead to 2-0 with a win in Game 2 on Saturday. The White Sox, meanwhile, will aim to even the series and get their first win of the season.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Brewers and White Sox is an important one, as both teams look to establish themselves in the 2026 season. The Brewers, as the favorites, will be looking to maintain their momentum and take a commanding lead in the series, while the White Sox will be desperate to bounce back and even things up.