The Brewers jumped to a 4-1 lead after three innings but couldn't hold off the Reds, who scored eight runs over the final six innings. Andrew Vaughn led Milwaukee with a 3-for-3 performance at the plate.
Manager Pat Murphy praised Coleman Crow's pitching performance and predicted a 'quantum leap' season for infielder David Hamilton. Meanwhile, Brandon Woodruff is scheduled to throw a simulated game on March 1 as the Brewers continue managing pitcher workloads cautiously.