Brewers Sweep White Sox in Series Opener

Rookie pitchers shine as Milwaukee takes first two games of the season

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:50pm

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The Chicago White Sox have stumbled out of the gate, dropping the first two games of the season to the Milwaukee Brewers. In the series opener, the Brewers sent rookie right-hander Brandon Sproat to the mound, who held the White Sox bats in check. Meanwhile, Chicago's own rookie pitcher Anthony Kay made his South Side debut but struggled, as the Brewers cruised to a series-opening victory.

Why it matters

The White Sox were expected to contend in the AL Central this season, but this early skid has raised concerns about their ability to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 campaign. Meanwhile, the Brewers are looking to build on their success and prove they can compete with the top teams in the National League.

The details

Sproat, a 2024 second-round pick of the Mets, was the centerpiece of the trade that sent Freddy Peralta to New York. In his MLB debut, the young right-hander held the White Sox to just two hits over five scoreless innings, striking out six. On the other side, Kay, a former Mets prospect, was making his first start for the White Sox since 2021 after spending the last two seasons pitching in Japan. He was roughed up, allowing four runs on six hits in 4.1 innings.

  • The series opener was played on March 29, 2026.
  • Sproat and Quero were both making their MLB debuts in the game.

The players

Brandon Sproat

A right-handed pitcher who was the centerpiece of the trade that sent Freddy Peralta from the Brewers to the Mets. He made his MLB debut in the series opener, holding the White Sox to two hits over five scoreless innings.

Jeferson Quero

A highly touted Brewers catching prospect who was also making his MLB debut in the game. He is known for his excellent plate discipline and contact ability, though his power is considered middling.

Anthony Kay

A former Mets prospect who was making his first start for the White Sox since 2021 after spending the last two seasons pitching in Japan. He struggled in his South Side debut, allowing four runs on six hits in 4.1 innings.

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What they’re saying

“Sproat was really impressive in his debut. He kept our hitters off balance all day and showed why he's considered one of the top pitching prospects in the game.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

“We've got to find a way to get our bats going. Two games in and we've already been outscored 20-3, that's just unacceptable. We've got to turn this around quickly.”

— Tim Anderson, White Sox Shortstop

What’s next

The White Sox will look to avoid the sweep when they send Dylan Cease to the mound for the series finale on Thursday afternoon.

The takeaway

This early-season skid is a concerning start for the White Sox, who were expected to compete for the AL Central title. However, it's still very early, and the team will need to quickly right the ship to avoid falling behind in the division race. Meanwhile, the Brewers' young talent is shining, providing optimism that they can build on last year's success.