The Milwaukee Brewers survived a wild 13-12 slugfest against the San Francisco Giants at American Family Fields of Phoenix on Tuesday, with Brice Turang delivering a monster performance that included two home runs and five RBIs. The Brewers needed every bit of Turang's offensive explosion and a late rally to hold off a Giants team that outhit them 15-11 in a game that featured 25 total runs and plenty of pitching struggles on both sides.

Turang Powers Brewers Offense in Breakout Performance

Turang was the story of the night for Milwaukee, going 2-for-3 with two home runs that accounted for five RBIs. The second-year infielder's power display was exactly what the Brewers needed in a game where offense came in bunches. Joey Ortiz added two RBIs on 1-for-3 hitting, while prospects Jesús Made (2-for-2, triple, RBI) and Eddys Leonard (1-for-1, RBI) contributed clutch hits throughout the contest.

The Brewers managed 11 hits despite being outhit by San Francisco, making the most of their opportunities when runners were in scoring position. That efficiency proved crucial in a game where both bullpens struggled to find consistent answers.

Fourth Inning Explosion Sets the Tone

The turning point came in a chaotic fourth inning where the teams combined for 12 runs. After the Giants had taken a 3-1 lead through three innings, Milwaukee erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the fourth to take control at 8-3. San Francisco answered right back with five runs of their own in the top half, setting up a back-and-forth affair that would continue throughout the night.

The Brewers added insurance runs in the sixth and eighth innings, which proved vital when the Giants mounted a furious four-run rally in the ninth inning that fell just short of completing the comeback.

Pitching Woes Create Offensive Showcase

Neither team found consistent pitching beyond the early innings. For Milwaukee, starter Carlos Rodriguez lasted just two innings, allowing one earned run on one hit with two strikeouts. The real trouble came from Garrett Stallings, who lasted just two-thirds of an inning while surrendering five earned runs on four hits and a walk.

The Giants had their own struggles, with Carson Whisenhunt getting tagged for five earned runs in just one inning of work, walking four batters in the process. Former Brewer Adrian Houser started for San Francisco and pitched effectively for two innings before the Giants' bullpen imploded.

The late-game heroics belonged to Stiven Cruz, who earned the win with a clean ninth inning for Milwaukee, while Nick Margevicius took the loss for San Francisco after allowing four earned runs in 1.2 innings.

Giants Nearly Complete Dramatic Comeback

San Francisco showed impressive resilience despite the pitching struggles. Harrison Bader (1-for-3, 3 RBIs, home run), prospect Bryce Eldridge (1-for-2, 2 RBIs, home run, walk), and Luis Matos (2-for-3, RBI, home run, double) powered the Giants offense. Jung Hoo Lee added two hits including a triple, showing the kind of contact ability that made him an intriguing international signing.

The Giants' four-run ninth inning rally made things interesting, but they couldn't quite complete what would have been a remarkable comeback in this spring training thriller.

Looking Ahead

While spring training results don't count in the standings, games like this provide valuable insights into roster battles and player development. Turang's power display will certainly catch the attention of manager Pat Murphy as the Brewers finalize their plans for the 2026 season. The pitching struggles, particularly in middle relief, highlight areas that need attention before Opening Day.

For now, though, the Brewers can celebrate a hard-fought victory in ideal 82-degree conditions before a crowd of 3,972 fans who got their money's worth in this offensive showcase.