Rhys Hoskins Hits 3-run Homer, Drives in 4 as Brewers Beat Athletics 11–3

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz (L) catches a throw from right fielder Sal Frelick before tagging out Oakland Athletics' Max Schuemann (R) at third during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo

OAKLAND, Calif.—Rhys Hoskins and Joey Ortiz hit back-to-back home runs as part of a five-run second inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Oakland Athletics 11–3 on Friday night.

The Brewers, who have won seven of nine, sent nine batters to the plate in the second to take a 5–1 lead.