Yoshinobu Yamamoto experienced the shortest start of his MLB career, struggling to control his pitches and allowing five runs in the first inning against the Brewers.
Despite multiple comeback attempts, Miami dropped the series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-5, in front of a lively crowd of 16,715 fans. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough praised the atmosphere, stating, 'Our crowd tonight was great, and it was a lively, festive environment that gave us a lot of support.' Miami showed resilience, battling back to tie the game at one point, but ultimately lost after the Brewers regained the lead in the eighth.
Smith, who had only thrown 157 innings in the minors due to injuries and primarily being used as a reliever, hopes to solidify his role as a starting pitcher.