The Brewers moved to 4-0 with an exciting 3-2 win over the 2021 runner ups, Newark Pirates. The Pirates jumped on top in the first on and RBI single by Andres Hernandez. Newark starter Andre Narvaez left three runners stranded in the first then retired the next six Morris batters. An error leading off the 4th opened the door for the Brewers. Vince Gozalez reached and Tom Juskus ran for him, promptly stealing second base. Carmine Capriglione doubled him home to tie the game at one. But Narvaez prevented any more damage. Greg Jacobson matched him, holdings the Pirates down for five innings on just one hit and walk.
Gonzalez led off the 6th with a double of his own, with Juskus running for him again. Two walks loaded the bases. Juskus would score on a wild pitch. With 2nd and 3rd an no outs, Hernandez retired the next three.
Erik Pedersen relieved for Morris , pitching the 6th and 7th, retiring all six batters he faced. Mike Thomas came on in the eighth, and after giving up a lead off