Brewers Rally Late to Beat Rays 8-2

Christian Yelich's go-ahead single sparks 6-run 8th inning for Milwaukee

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:59pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers scored 6 runs in the 8th inning to come from behind and defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2. Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead 2-run single to spark the late rally, while Garrett Mitchell added a 2-run double and Blake Perkins drove in another run.

Why it matters

The Brewers' comeback win over the Rays showcases their offensive firepower and resilience, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and pull out a crucial victory against one of the American League's top teams.

The details

After the Rays took a 2-0 lead earlier in the game, the Brewers erupted for 6 runs in the 8th inning to take control. Yelich's 2-run single gave Milwaukee the lead, and Mitchell and Perkins added key run-scoring hits to pad the advantage.

  • The game was played on April 1, 2026.

The players

Christian Yelich

An outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers who hit the go-ahead 2-run single in the 8th inning.

Garrett Mitchell

A Brewers outfielder who hit a 2-run double in the 8th inning rally.

Blake Perkins

A Brewers player who drove in a run with a hit in the 8th inning.

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What they’re saying

“That 8th inning rally was huge for us. We kept battling and found a way to come back and get the win.”

— Christian Yelich

The takeaway

The Brewers' late-inning heroics demonstrated their offensive firepower and ability to overcome deficits, a valuable trait as they look to contend in the competitive National League Central division.