Daz Cameron, an outfielder recently acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers, is part of the team’s third father-son combo in history. On May 10, the Brewers faced the Tampa Bay Rays and lost 3-2, marking their third consecutive defeat. Despite home runs from Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz, Milwaukee squandered a bases-loaded chance in the ninth inning. Travis Jankowski’s walk-off single sealed the win for Tampa Bay. Manager Pat Murphy expressed concerns about the team’s performance, emphasizing their need to improve clutch hitting. The game was also interrupted by weather delays, further complicating the Brewers’ effort to secure a win.
Introduction to outfielder Dazmon Jaroid Cameron, one of the third father-son duos in Brewers history. He was acquired via a trade with Baltimore and had a brief stint in Nashville before being promoted.
- The Milwaukee team squandered a bases-loaded chance in the ninth inning.
- Home runs from Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz were the only runs for the Brewers.
- Travis Jankowski’s walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth clinched the win for Tampa Bay.
TAMPA – A gloomy and rainy afternoon on May 10 turned into yet another disappointing outing for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Following two weather delays totaling 1 hour and 5 minutes, the Brewers missed a prime scoring chance in the ninth inning and were subsequently walked off by Travis Jankowski, resulting in a 3-2 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
This marked Milwaukee’s third consecutive loss, as they managed just four hits and went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
Both runs for the Brewers came from home runs – with Jackson Chourio hitting one in the third and Joey Ortiz in the fifth.
“We have to get through this, and handle it properly, just as we did in San Francisco,” said manager Pat Murphy. His team has now lost six one-run games this season, contrasting sharply with last year’s performance. “It’s the same approach. We need to tackle it and aim for better results.”
“We have made progress, yet here we find ourselves again.”
Since the San Francisco series, Milwaukee has: lost four straight, won three straight, lost three straight, won three straight, and now looks to avoid another three-game losing streak on May 11.
Notably, the Brewers were the only team last season to avoid consecutive four-game losing streaks.
“This year feels a bit different,” stated closer Trevor Megill, who contributed to the outcome against the Rays. “It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why. There are certainly areas where we can improve.”
“I believe we are playing decent baseball; we just need to execute in crucial moments.”
Brewers miss a crucial chance
If anything, it seemed Milwaukee was set up for success in the final inning.
A throwing miscue by Junior Caminero allowed William Contreras to reach first with one out, followed by a grounder from Christian Yelich that Jonathan Aranda mishandled at first base.
Rhys Hoskins then walked, filling the bases. However, Sal Frelick popped out to second, and Caleb Durbin flied out to center, squandering a prime scoring opportunity.
“Currently, we are not performing well offensively,” remarked Brewers manager Pat Murphy. “We have several players who need to step up but aren’t pulling through. They gave us a shot at being competitive today. I trust Sal and Durbin in clutch scenarios; I really do. But today, they fell short.”
Grant Anderson took the mound for the bottom of the ninth and quickly encountered difficulties when Caminero beat out a chopper, earning an infield single, but Contreras successfully threw him out while attempting to steal.
Kameron Misner walked next. After Taylor Walls flied out, Murphy brought in Megill to face lefty-hitting Jankowski. Misner stole second base, and Jankowski’s single to left brought him home, as Isaac Collins mishandled the ball, missing the opportunity to make an out at the plate.
“That was definitely a tough moment,” Megill admitted. “I could have managed the situation better by holding the runner. Ultimately, that contributed to the outcome.”
“Anderson was slated for a few batters,” Murphy explained. “He was pitching back-to-back innings, with two of three hitters being right-handed. I believed we had better odds without a runner on second. After facing three batters, we decided Megill would be a strong match-up.”
“He’s our closer; that’s his responsibility. We had prepped him for that (coming in mid-inning). Kudos to Jankowski for delivering a base hit.”
Rays take the lead, briefly
A leadoff single coupled with a one-out walk ultimately cost Brewers starter Tobias Myers his lead in the fourth inning, as Walls hit a double down the right-field line, followed by a sacrifice fly from Jankowski, leaving the Brewers trailing 2-1.
However, with two outs in the fifth, Ortiz—of all players—went the opposite way, hitting a solo homer just over and inside the foul pole down the right-field line, equalizing the score.
This was a much-needed moment for Ortiz, who hadn’t homered since September 20 of the previous year.
“The lift from that homer was undeniable,” Murphy said. “That was a bright spot. However, we’ve struggled to compile consistent good at-bats lately, and that has to change.”
Tyler Alexander, a former Ray, replaced Myers as the fifth inning began. He walked Chandler Simpson to lead off before the umpires ordered the tarp out as heavy rains resumed.
This delay lasted 38 minutes.
“Both teams seemed somewhat sluggish when the game resumed,” Murphy noted. “It was a challenging hitting environment. Our batting hasn’t been sharp.”
Myers finished with three hits, two runs, and three walks, alongside three strikeouts during his four-inning, 75-pitch performance.
“I have faith in the kid,” Murphy commented. “Look at what he did for us in 2024. He was our starter in Game 3 of the playoffs, and he delivered. I trust him.”
“There were promising signs in today’s outing. But, unfortunately, 20-pitch innings and walks simply won’t cut it.”
Myers stated, “There’s no reason to panic. I feel fine and steady. My pitches are not erratic, but I am missing location slightly on the critical pitches.”
An unnecessary weather delay
Significantly, this game featured the first-ever weather delay announced in advance for a Rays game.
Ironically, the rain never came, resulting in a 27-minute delay before the game finally began.
Once underway, it took a couple of innings for either team to score. In fact, Chourio nearly hit a home run that would have impacted the scoreboard—his two-out solo homer in the third smacked the base of the board in left-center.
This marked Chourio’s seventh home run of the season.
When is the Brewers game today?
Time: 3:10 p.m.
Which channel is the Brewers game on today?
TV channel: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin
Brewers roster
- Jackson Chourio CF
- Brice Turang 2B
- William Contreras C
- Christian Yelich DH
- Rhys Hoskins 1B
- Sal Frelick RF
- Caleb Durbin 3B
- Isaac Collins LF
- Joey Ortiz SS
Rays roster
- Chandler Simpson LF
- Brandon Lowe 2B
- Yandy Díaz DH
- Jonathan Aranda 1B
- Junior Caminero 3B
- Kameron Misner CF
- Taylor Walls SS
- Travis Jankowskin RF
- Ben Rortvedt C
Brewers upcoming schedule
Brewers vs Rays, 12:40 p.m. May 11. Milwaukee RHP Chad Patrick (2-3, 3.08) vs. Tampa Bay RHP Drew Rasmussen (1-3, 3.09). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
Brewers vs Guardians, 5:10 p.m. May 12. Milwaukee RHP Freddy Peralta (4-2, 2.18) vs. Cleveland RHP Ben Lively (2-2, 3.46). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
Brewers vs Guardians, 5:10 p.m. May 13. Milwaukee RHP Quinn Priester (1-1, 5.18) vs. Cleveland LHP Logan Allen (1-2, 4.33). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
Brewers vs Guardians, 12:10 p.m. May 14. Milwaukee LHP José Quintana (4-1, 2.65) vs. Cleveland RHP Gavin Williams (3-2, 4.38). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.