Milwaukee (48-38) and the Mets (49-38) opened a three-game series with a doubleheader Wednesday at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.
The Brewers won game No. 1 of the doubleheader, 7-2.
Former Tennessee pitcher Blade Tidwell (1-1) earned his first MLB career win in Wednesday’s second game. New York defeated the Brewers, 7-3.
He pitched 4.1 innings in relief and recorded three strikeouts. The former Vol allowed five hits, two home runs, three runs (three earned) and two walks.
Tidwell totaled 80 pitches, including 51 strikes, against 20 batters: 13 first pitch strikes, 15 called strikes, three swinging strikes, 18 foul balls and 13 in-play strikes.
Wednesday marked his fourth appearance in 2025. He debuted in Major League Baseball on May 4 at St. Louis.
Tidwell (13-5) played for the Vols from 2021-22, appearing in 31 games (27 starts). He recorded 141 strikeouts and a 3.53 ERA, while leading all Tennessee pitchers with 18 starts as a true freshman in 2021.
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