Once again, a Brewers-Dodgers matchup ended in a low-scoring affair, and the Dodgers came out on top with a 4-3 spring training win.
The Brewers got off to a strong start against Emmett Sheehan of the Dodgers, with Greg Jones rifling an RBI single in the second inning to give the Crew a 1-0 lead. Aaron Ashby was looking strong as he was stretched out to three ups today, but he gave up an answer by the Dodgers in the top of the third on a Dalton Rushing RBI single.
However, Milwaukee was able to get past their one-run-per-game limit against the Dodgers with a Jake Bauers solo blast in the fifth inning. That’s Bauers’ third home run of the spring, and he’s now 9-for-17 with five walks thus far.
That lead would not last, though. Shane Drohan, who has been pitching well all spring, gave up an RBI single to Ryan Fitzgerald in the seventh and an RBI single to Seby Zavala in the eighth. He also allowed a run on a double play by Charles Davalan, and his day was done after 3 2/3 IP and 63 pitches.
The Brewers tried to mount a comeback in the ninth. Josiah Ragsdale, a 2025 seventh-round pick, roped a double into the gap. He later scored on an Ethan Murray infield single. But Luis Lara and Mike Boeve grounded out to end the game in a 4-3 loss.
The Brewers have an off day tomorrow but will be back in Cactus League action on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. First pitch in that one is at 3:05 p.m. CT.