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Brewers rally, McClanahan's return falls short in Milwaukee

PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2026, 11:35 PM ET

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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Tuesday night after Shane McClanahan held them hitless into the fifth inning in his first major-league appearance since August 2023; Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered and Brice Turang drove in two runs. McClanahan took the loss (0-1) after allowing runs in the fifth, finishing with three runs (two earned), two hits, three walks and four strikeouts; teammates and coaches described his outing as a recovery milestone, and the team will monitor his workload in upcoming starts this week.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

August 2023: McClanahan underwent his second Tommy John surgery.
2025: McClanahan missed the entire season due to an inflamed nerve in his left triceps.
This week (Tuesday): McClanahan made his first major-league appearance since Aug. 2023, carrying a no-hit bid into the fifth.
Fifth inning (Tuesday): Brewers rallied, including a replay-overturned out that produced a run and a 3-2 lead.
Final (Tuesday night): Milwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 6-2; McClanahan was charged with the loss and team will assess his next outing.

News Intelligence

McClanahan's return to the major leagues is a testament to resilience. His journey back from injury can inspire those facing their own challenges. If you're a baseball fan, keep an eye on his performance in the upcoming games.

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Who Benefited

The Milwaukee Brewers and individual hitters (Gary Sánchez, Jake Bauers, Brice Turang) benefited from timely offense and an overturned call that produced a decisive run.

Who Impacted

Tampa Bay and Shane McClanahan suffered the loss; McClanahan conceded runs in the fifth after a no-hit bid, and the Rays dropped the game 6-2.

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Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Milwaukee Brewers and individual hitters (Gary Sánchez, Jake Bauers, Brice Turang) benefited from timely offense and an overturned call that produced a decisive run.

Who Impacted

Tampa Bay and Shane McClanahan suffered the loss; McClanahan conceded runs in the fifth after a no-hit bid, and the Rays dropped the game 6-2.