The Milwaukee Brewers opened their weekend series in Miami with a dramatic 7-5 extra-inning victory, thanks to a clutch performance from outfielder Garrett Mitchell. In a back-and-forth contest that saw the lead change hands, Mitchell delivered the decisive blow with a two-run double in the top of the 10th inning, capping off a 2-for-4, three-RBI night.

The game was tied 4-4 heading into extra frames, setting the stage for late-game heroics. After Miami reliever Calvin Faucher walked Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers singled to load the bases, a throwing error allowed the go-ahead run to score. Mitchell then stepped up and laced his key double to right field, providing the crucial insurance runs the Brewers needed.

Milwaukee's win was also a story of resilience on the mound. Coleman Crow made an impressive major league debut for the Brewers, throwing 5 1/3 solid innings with four strikeouts after missing significant time recovering from Tommy John surgery. The bullpen held firm, with Abner Uribe earning the win and Trevor Megill securing his fourth save despite a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th that allowed Miami to score once more.

The Marlins fought hard throughout, led by Otto Lopez who tripled, homered, and drove in two runs. A double from Agustín Ramírez in the eighth had evened the score and forced extra innings. The series continues Saturday, featuring a marquee pitching matchup between Milwaukee's Brandon Woodruff and Miami's ace, Sandy Alcantara.