The game was decided before Milwaukee could settle in. Miami exploded for three first-inning runs and never trailed, defeating the Brewers 5-3 at loanDepot park to snap a four-game losing streak.
Eury Perez anchored the victory with six shutout innings, allowing three hits while striking out seven. The right-hander worked around minimal trouble, walking just one batter in 84 pitches. His ERA stands at 4.15 after improving to 2-1 on the season.
The decisive first inning unfolded quickly against Jacob Misiorowski. Marsee scored on a wild pitch to open the scoring. Edwards then scored on Ramírez's double-play grounder, and Hicks capped the rally with an RBI single that brought Lopez home for a 3-0 advantage.
Misiorowski struggled with command early, walking three batters while striking out nine over five innings. The Milwaukee starter allowed four hits and three runs, though only one was earned. His record fell to 1-2 with a 3.04 ERA.
Miami ended their four-game losing streak and improved to 9-12, while Milwaukee's four-game winning streak ended as they fell to 12-8. Peter Fairbanks earned his third save with a perfect ninth inning.