Brewers Defeat Red Sox in Interleague Clash

Milwaukee's offense powers past Boston in series finale

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:20am

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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-3 in the rubber match of their interleague series on Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park. Milwaukee's offense came alive, led by strong performances from Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, Sal Frelick, and William Contreras, who combined for over 1.5 total bases. The Red Sox also got solid production from Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, and Roman Anthony, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Brewers' firepower.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Brewers atop the NL Central standings and continues their strong start to the 2026 season. For the Red Sox, the loss drops them further behind in the competitive AL East division race, making each game crucial as they look to turn their season around.

The details

The Brewers jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the top of the second inning. The Red Sox battled back, scoring a run in the bottom of the third and two more in the sixth to make it a one-run game. However, Milwaukee tacked on an insurance run in the eighth to secure the victory. Both teams' offenses were productive, with the Brewers and Red Sox combining for 9.6 runs according to the SportsLine simulation model.

  • The game started at 1:35 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The Brewers scored three runs in the top of the second inning.

The players

Christian Yelich

The Brewers' star outfielder had a strong performance, projected to get over 1.42 total bases.

Brice Turang

The Brewers' second baseman also contributed to the offensive effort, projected to get over 1.42 total bases.

Wilyer Abreu

The Red Sox outfielder was a bright spot for the home team, projected to get over 1.5 total bases.

Jarren Duran

The Red Sox center fielder also had a productive day at the plate, projected to get over 1.5 total bases.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out swinging against a tough Red Sox team. Our guys did a great job of putting the ball in play and making things happen.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

“It's frustrating to come up short, but we'll regroup and get ready for our next series. This team has the talent to turn things around.”

— Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

What’s next

The Brewers will look to continue their strong start when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series beginning on Friday. The Red Sox, meanwhile, will try to bounce back as they welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Fenway Park for a four-game set starting on Thursday.

The takeaway

This win keeps the Brewers atop the NL Central standings and demonstrates the team's offensive firepower, while the Red Sox's struggles continue as they fall further behind in the competitive AL East race. Both teams will look to build momentum in their upcoming series as the MLB season heats up.