Milwaukee Brewers defeat Miami Marlins 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 5, Miami Marlins 2
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at loanDepot park. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 7 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers trailed by 1 run after two innings. They led 3-1 after five innings. They outscored the Miami Marlins 2-1 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brandon Woodruff (Milwaukee Brewers): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Brice Turang (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Liam Hicks (Miami Marlins): 2-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
Did Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 0.5.
Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 in the 2026 regular season (7-5 at home, 5-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 7 times. That made it four straight wins for the Milwaukee Brewers.
This result left the Miami Marlins 9-12 in the 2026 regular season (7-5 at home, 2-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 7 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 6 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four straight losses for the Miami Marlins.
What's next for Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins?
Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: at the Miami Marlins on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Next for the Miami Marlins: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.