Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series was, in most respects, the unfolding of a worst-case scenario for the Brewers.
In a game started by Corbin Burnes and featuring appearances by most of Milwaukee’s high-leverage relievers out of the bullpen, the Brewers fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3. The loss left Craig Counsell with little choice but to push his chips in for Game 2 and announce Freddy Peralta as his starter.
The Brewers entered the week riding high after a solid finish to the regular season. The opener was a chance to take charge of the series.