Turang logged two hits in his three at-bats while also notching three RBIs and two walks. In the top of the fifth inning, he hit a two-run home run to center field, his fourth of the season, to give the Brewers a 3-1 lead before producing an RBI single in the top of the sixth inning to make it a 5-1 game.

Brandon Woodruff sends messages to teammates reminding them what has made the Brewers tick the past few seasons.

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Brandon Woodruff would have started the Triple-A Nashville Sounds’ home opener on Tuesday night had he and the Brewers taken the cautious approach. Few would have blamed them for building in extra time to prepare for this season,

The main story was Brandon Woodruff’s outing, his final tuneup in Cactus League play. He ultimately went three innings, allowing three runs including back-to-back homers in his final inning of work, but registered four “ups” by beginning the fourth inning.

The Milwaukee Brewers try to make it four straight wins as Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 4.32) takes the mound April 18 against Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (2-1, 2.67). Follow along for live updates from loanDepot Park in Miami.