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.