The game was decided before San Diego could settle in. Milwaukee scored six runs in the first two innings and cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Padres at American Family Field, snapping a one-game losing streak.
Kyle Harrison dominated for five innings, allowing five hits while striking out seven without issuing a walk. The left-hander improved to 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA, retiring the side in order twice and never allowing San Diego to mount a serious threat.
The Brewers struck immediately in the first inning. Turang scored on a bases-loaded walk to Vaughn, then Rengifo singled to right to bring home Contreras and Sánchez for a 3-0 lead. Milwaukee added three more in the second as Turang doubled home Hamilton, Sánchez doubled home Turang, and Vaughn singled home Sánchez. Rengifo capped the scoring in the fourth with another RBI single.
Griffin Canning lasted just 1.2 innings for San Diego, allowing six runs on five hits and four walks. The right-hander fell to 0-2 with a 10.64 ERA. The Padres managed only a consolation run in the ninth when Castellanos scored on Song's fielder's choice.
Milwaukee improved to 23-17 while San Diego fell to 25-17. Rengifo finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Turang scored twice and drove in one run.