The Brewers came into the 2023 Postseason and started off with a blast of energy. However, that quickly fizzled in a game where the Brewers were their own worst enemy. They gave up a 3-0 lead and fizzled on several scoring opportunities, while the Diamondbacks got to Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams as they took game one of the Wild Card Series.
Burnes started out well, having to work through the first inning but retiring the Diamondbacks in order. The Brewers responded for Burnes in the bottom of the first. Before the game, manager Craig Counsell mentioned how important it is to attack a pitcher early: “It’s always a priority inning for sure that you have a chance to just get a pitcher before he is quite settled in, and I think that applies to every game.