Brewers Look to Extend Early Season Dominance Against Struggling Red Sox

Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox face off in second game of three-game series at Fenway Park

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:05pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers (8-2), who lead the NL Central, look to continue their strong start to the 2026 season as they take on the struggling Boston Red Sox (2-8) in the second game of a three-game series at Fenway Park. The Brewers rallied late to win the series opener 8-6 on Monday, led by Christian Yelich's three hits and Garrett Mitchell's two RBIs. The Red Sox, who sit in the AL East cellar 5.5 games behind the first-place Yankees, are hoping their bats are starting to wake up after scoring 12 runs over the past two games. Tonight's pitching matchup features the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski against the Red Sox's ace Garrett Crochet.

Why it matters

The Brewers have gotten off to a hot start and lead their division, while the Red Sox have struggled mightily to begin the season. This series could provide an early indication of which direction these two teams are headed in the 2026 campaign.

The details

In the series opener, the Brewers rallied late to secure an 8-6 victory. Christian Yelich led Milwaukee with three hits, and Garrett Mitchell drove in a pair of runs. For the Red Sox, Willson Contreras picked up three hits in the loss. Offense has been an issue for Boston to start the season, but they've scored 12 runs over the past two games, suggesting their bats may be starting to come alive.

  • The series opener took place on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Game 2 of the three-game series is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM EST.

The players

Jacob Misiorowski

The Brewers' starting pitcher for Game 2, who has a 1-0 record with a 2.45 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched this season.

Garrett Crochet

The Red Sox's starting pitcher for Game 2, who has a 1-1 record with a 3.27 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched this season.

Christian Yelich

The Brewers' outfielder who led the team with three hits in the series opener.

Garrett Mitchell

The Brewers' outfielder who drove in a pair of runs in the series opener.

Willson Contreras

The Red Sox's catcher who picked up three hits in the series opener.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on our strong start and not take the Red Sox lightly. They have a talented roster and are capable of getting hot at any moment.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

“Our bats are starting to come alive, and we're confident we can turn this thing around. It's a long season, and we're not going to panic.”

— Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

What’s next

The Brewers and Red Sox will conclude their three-game series on Wednesday, April 8th at Fenway Park.

The takeaway

This series provides an early-season litmus test for both teams. The Brewers are looking to continue their hot start and cement their status as a top contender in the NL, while the Red Sox are hoping to get their season back on track and climb out of the AL East cellar.