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Homers sink D-backs in Shipley’s debut
- Updated: July 26, 2016
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers smacked four homers as they beat the D-backs, 7-2, on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series at Miller Park.
Scooter Gennett, Jonathan Villar, Martin Maldonado and Andy Wilkins each homered, with Maldonado’s being the biggest blow — a three-run shot in the sixth that gave Milwaukee a 6-2 lead.
The offensive outburst was more than enough for Brewers starter Chase Anderson (5-10). Facing his former team, Anderson allowed a pair of runs on seven hits in five innings of work to earn his first win since June 8.
D-backs starter and top prospect Braden Shipley, who was making his Major League debut, was tagged for six runs in 5 1/3 innings.
MOMENTS THAT MATTEREDBattling Shipley: When the D-backs sent Shipley back out for the sixth, his fortunes took a turn for the worse. Kirk Nieuwenhuis’ leadoff single, a fielder’s choice and Ramon Flores single prompted a visit …
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