Brewers crush Mets as Freddy Peralta falters in return

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their dominant season by defeating the New York Mets 8‑3 in the opening game of a three‑game series at American Family Field. Former Brewer ace Freddy Peralta, now with the Mets, was unable to contain the Brewers' offense, surrendering seven earned runs over 5 ⅔ innings. Jacob Misiorowski provided a strong start for Milwaukee, allowing just one unearned run in four innings and striking out six batters, while the Brewers' lineup, highlighted by Cooper Pratt’s first career home run and Joey Ortiz’s three‑run blast, built a decisive lead.

Milwaukee’s rotation remains a key strength as the club monitors Misiorowski’s workload following his recent arm‑fatigue layoff. The team, leading the National League Central with a 63‑37 record, also faces several injuries among its pitchers and position players. The Mets, anchored by a struggling Peralta with a 5.01 ERA, continue to search for pitching stability as they sit near the bottom of the NL East and approach the trade deadline.