Yelich delivers pinch-hit homer in 9-7 thriller as Brewers sweep White Sox

Brewers overcome shaky debut from Sproat behind bullpen, clutch hits

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:06pm

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The Brewers clawed back from an early deficit to win their third straight game, scoring six runs in the eighth to complete a sweep of the Chicago White Sox. Starter Brandon Sproat got lit up in his Brewers debut, surrendering a grand slam before getting an out, but the bullpen shut down the White Sox and the offense came back to win it with a Christian Yelich pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning.

Why it matters

The Brewers' comeback win and sweep of the White Sox to start the season is an encouraging sign for the team, showing their resilience and ability to overcome a poor start from their pitcher. The bullpen's strong performance and the clutch hitting, especially Yelich's pinch-hit homer, demonstrate the depth and talent on the Brewers' roster.

The details

Starter Brandon Sproat struggled mightily in his Brewers debut, allowing seven runs on six hits and four walks in just three innings, including a grand slam in the first inning. The Brewers' bullpen then shut down the White Sox, with Grant Anderson, Jared Koenig, Jake Woodford, and Trevor Megill combining for six scoreless innings. Offensively, the Brewers chipped away at the deficit, scoring two runs in the first and then rallying for six runs in the eighth, capped by Christian Yelich's pinch-hit three-run homer that gave the Brewers the lead.

  • The Brewers scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to take the lead.
  • Christian Yelich hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Brewers a 9-7 lead.

The players

Brandon Sproat

The Brewers' starting pitcher, who struggled in his debut, allowing seven runs in three innings.

Christian Yelich

The Brewers' veteran outfielder, who hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Brewers the lead.

Grant Anderson

A Brewers relief pitcher who tossed two scoreless innings to keep the team in the game.

Jeferson Quero

The Brewers' catcher, who was making his major league debut.

Pat Murphy

The Brewers' manager, who stuck with Sproat despite his struggles early on.

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What they’re saying

“No doubt about it: Sproat's Brewers debut couldn't have gone much worse. Still, it's too soon to worry. Back in 2019, a guy named Corbin Burnes gave up 11 home runs in his first three major league starts. He turned out fine.”

— Adam Zimmer, Author

“Yelich's home run came off the bat at 111.1 mph, making it the hardest hit ball by a Brewer so far this year. He may be getting older, but he's still got it.”

— Adam Zimmer, Author

What’s next

The Brewers will get a day off tomorrow before welcoming the Tampa Bay Rays to American Family Field for a three-game series. Kyle Harrison, set to make his Brewers debut, will face off against right-hander Nick Martinez. First pitch for Tuesday's series opener is slated for 6:40 p.m.

The takeaway

The Brewers' comeback win and sweep of the White Sox to start the season is a testament to the team's resilience and depth. Despite a poor start from their pitcher, the bullpen stepped up and the offense rallied late to secure the victory, with Christian Yelich's pinch-hit home run providing the decisive blow. This performance sets the Brewers up well for their upcoming series against the Rays.