Brewers score six runs to defeat Rangers in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers in the first game of their series on August 28, 2026. The Brewers jumped to an early lead with a base hit from William Contreras followed by Christian Yelich's double. Logan Henderson delivered a strong pitching performance, allowing only one hit, a solo home run by Danny Jansen. Yelich finished the game with three hits and an RBI, contributing to the Brewers' MLB-best 84 wins. The Brewers aim for their fourth consecutive victory in the series tomorrow night with Shane Drohan on the mound.
- •Brewers improve to 70-11 when scoring four or more runs this season.
- •Christian Yelich had three hits, raising his average to.391 over his last seven games.
- •Logan Henderson recorded seven strikeouts and allowed just one hit in his outing.
- •The Brewers scored five runs in the final innings to secure the win.
- •The teams meet again tomorrow night at 7:15 p.m.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Offense; Henderson; Stay hot as Brewers shut down Rangers
"Brewers improve to 70-11 on the season when scoring four or more runs, as they dominate the Rangers in game one
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