Turang Hits Two Homers in Brewers' Loss to Nationals

Milwaukee falls in series sweep despite strong offensive performance from young star.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of bright blues, greens, and oranges, conceptually representing the dynamic action of a baseball game.Brice Turang's two-homer game provides a bright spot in the Brewers' series sweep at the hands of the Nationals.Madison Today

In a tough series against the Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers' rising star Garrett Turang hit two home runs, but it wasn't enough as the Brewers were swept in the three-game set.

Why it matters

The Brewers' loss to the Nationals is a setback in their quest to return to the playoffs, as they look to build on last season's success. Turang's power display, however, is an encouraging sign for the team's future.

The details

Turang, the Brewers' 23-year-old outfielder, hit solo home runs in the 4th and 8th innings, but the Nationals' offense proved too much for Milwaukee's pitching staff. The Brewers managed just 5 hits on the day as they were shut down by the Nationals' strong pitching.

  • The series took place from April 10-12, 2026.
  • Turang hit his two home runs on April 12, 2026.

The players

Garrett Turang

A 23-year-old outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, considered one of the team's top young talents.

Washington Nationals

The professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. that competes in the National League.

Milwaukee Brewers

The professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the National League.

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What they’re saying

“Garrett is a special player and we know he's going to be a big part of our future. We just couldn't get enough offense going today to support him.”

— Craig Counsell, Manager, Milwaukee Brewers

What’s next

The Brewers will look to bounce back in their next series against the division-leading St. Louis Cardinals starting on April 14th.

The takeaway

Despite the series sweep, the Brewers can take solace in Turang's impressive power display, which suggests the team has a promising young star to build around as they aim to return to the playoffs.