Brewers Beat Marlins in Extras, Mitchell's Double the Difference

Garrett Mitchell's two-run double in the 10th inning lifted Milwaukee to a 7-5 win over Miami.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:11am

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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Miami Marlins 7-5 in extra innings on Friday night. Garrett Mitchell's two-run double in the 10th inning proved to be the difference. Abner Uribe earned the win in relief, while Trevor Megill recorded the save for the Brewers.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Brewers as they look to stay competitive in the NL Central division race. The Marlins, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to gain ground in the NL East.

The details

In the 10th inning, with the game tied 4-4, the Brewers loaded the bases against Miami reliever Calvin Faucher. Garrett Mitchell then delivered the decisive blow with a two-run double to give Milwaukee a 7-4 lead. The Marlins scored one run in the bottom of the 10th, but Megill was able to close out the game for the Brewers.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Garrett Mitchell

The Brewers outfielder went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, including the game-winning two-run double in the 10th inning.

Abner Uribe

The Brewers relief pitcher earned the win after throwing a scoreless ninth inning.

Trevor Megill

The Brewers closer recorded the save, despite allowing one run in the 10th inning.

Calvin Faucher

The Marlins relief pitcher took the loss after allowing the go-ahead runs in the 10th inning.

Otto Lopez

The Marlins outfielder hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to pull Miami within 4-3.

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What they’re saying

“Garrett really came through for us in a big spot. That double was a huge hit that gave us the lead late in the game.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Brewers and Marlins will continue their series on Saturday night in Miami.

The takeaway

This was a hard-fought victory for the Brewers, who showed resilience by rallying late to secure the win. The Marlins' comeback effort fell just short, but they will look to bounce back in the next game of the series.