Brewers overpower Giants 16-2 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Francisco Giants 16-2 in their series opener on June 1 at American Family Field. After falling behind 2-0 in the second inning, the Brewers launched a scoring barrage, totaling 18 hits in the game. Notable performances included a two-RBI double from Jackson Chourio and three RBIs from Christian Yelich. The Brewers' offensive onslaught came after a recent strong victory against the Colorado Rockies, propelling them to their highest-scoring game of the season. They look to continue this momentum as the four-game series progresses.
- •Brewers scored 16 runs on 18 hits against the Giants
- •Chourio and Yelich both contributed significantly to the offense
- •Game marked the Brewers' highest score of the season
- •Giants' relievers struggled; Roupp allowed eight earned runs
- •This is the start of a four-game series in Milwaukee
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — How the Brewers Crushed the Giants
"The Milwaukee Brewers' offense could not be stopped on Monday night.
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