Rookie Nate Orf's homer helps Brewers beat Twins 3-2
Nate Orf hit a solo homer in Milwaukee's two-run seventh after going hitless in his first seven major league at-bats, helping the Brewers beat the sliding Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
2
Milwaukee Brewers
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| MIL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 4-1 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 10-1 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 5-4 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Escobar homered to right (397 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Orf homered to left (363 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Miller homered to center (417 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Polanco singled to left, Dozier scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Shaw homered to right (407 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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End Inning 2-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Kepler flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Kepler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Polanco singled to right.
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Single 2-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Polanco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Escobar homered to right (397 feet).
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Home Run 2-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Dozier flied out to center.
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Fly Out 1-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Dozier batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Rosario fouled out to left.
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Foul Out 1-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Rosario batting
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Play Result 1-3
Knebel relieved Jeffress.
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Play Result 1-3
Sogard at shortstop.
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Play Result 1-3
Braun in left field.
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Play Result 1-3
Yelich in right field.
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Start Inning 1-3
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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End Inning 1-3
End of the 8th
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Head to Head
MIL wins series 3-0
Injuries
Milwaukee Brewers
- Quinn Priester Out
- Angel Zerpa Out
- Brian Fitzpatrick Out
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIL
Eric ThamesRF9
Christian YelichRF22
Jesus Aguilar1B99
Travis Shaw3B23
Brad Miller2B15
Manny PinaC28
Nate OrfSS45
Keon BroxtonCF16
Chase AndersonP45
Substitutes
Corey KnebelP46
Jeremy JeffressP24
Ryan BraunLF8
Eric SogardSS4
Hernan Perez3B4
MIN
Joe Mauer1B7
Eddie RosarioLF9
Brian Dozier2B15
Eduardo Escobar3B3
Jorge PolancoSS11
Max KeplerRF22
Mitch GarverC18
Jake CaveCF11
Jose BerriosP17
Substitutes
Robbie GrossmanPH8
Zach DukeP32
Addison ReedP43
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