On Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3, breaking the Guardians’ five-game winning streak. Willy Adames hit a three-run home run, while Aaron Civale pitched six shutout innings against his former team. José Ramírez contributed a two-run homer, and David Fry added a solo shot for Cleveland.

The Brewers emerged victorious in the series opener, showcasing their strength after a split series with the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in the week. Civale, who previously played for Cleveland before being traded to Tampa Bay and then acquired by Milwaukee, pitched a strong game, striking out four batters and allowing only four hits.

Adames set the tone early in the game with his impressive homer, giving Civale a 3-0 lead. Although the hit was powerful, it fell short of winning a fan a truck as part of a promotion where hitting a specific car earns a lucky fan the vehicle.

The Brewers extended their lead with runs from Garrett Mitchell, Joey Ortiz, and Brice Turang to secure the victory. On the Guardians’ side, Ramírez and Fry attempted a late-game comeback with their home runs in the eighth inning, but Milwaukee’s bullpen held strong to maintain the lead.

Guardians’ manager Stephen Vogt commended his team’s resilience, noting their ability to fight back in games. Despite the loss, Cleveland showcased their characteristic never-say-die attitude, coming close to narrowing the lead in the late innings.

In terms of player injuries, Brewers’ pitcher Enoli Paredes showed promising signs in his rehabilitation assignment with Single-A Wisconsin, recording a strikeout and retiring the side in order. Looking ahead, Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians, while Freddy Peralta will take the mound for the Brewers in the next game.