Brewers Break Game Open With Five-Run Fifth, Beat Angels 6-2
Shane Drohan's six-inning outing and three hitless relief innings bolstered Milwaukee's momentum while the Angels' struggles deepened.
Overview
- Milwaukee defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Friday night in Anaheim after a five-run fifth inning put the game out of reach.
- Brice Turang opened the rally with a 398-foot solo homer and Jake Bauers followed with a 424-foot, 110-mph three-run shot to extend the lead.
- Shane Drohan delivered six strong innings with seven strikeouts, allowing two runs on four hits and earning his sixth win.
- Relievers Grant Anderson, Abner Uribe, and closer Trevor Megill combined for three no-hit innings to finish the game.
- The win gives the Brewers nine victories in their last 13 games and sets up Robert Gasser versus José Soriano in Saturday's start while the Angels slip further into a multi-game skid.