Eric Thames hits two home runs in his first two plate appearances against Amir Garrett, driving in three runs. That gives Thames ten home runs on the season, the first player in 2017 to reach double digits. He is now slugging .924 on the season.

Garrett allowed just one home run in 19 2/3 innings entering the game. The Brewers lead the Reds 6-1 at the end of two innings.