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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4–1 on March 24 at American Family Field in a spring training matchup that stayed well under the Vegas total of 2. Milwaukee's pitching staff struck out 10 batters while allowing just 8 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 4.83 ERA despite issuing 3 walks. The Brewers' offense manufactured 4 runs on 8 hits with 1 home run and 4 RBIs, though the lineup managed just a .349 on-base percentage with no walks. Cincinnati's bats showed more promise individually—posting a superior .846 OPS with 1 home run—but the Reds managed only 1 run despite 8 hits and 3 walks, striking out 10 times. The Reds' pitching was less effective, allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs with a 6.47 ERA. Milwaukee's clean fielding (0 errors) and ability to convert opportunities proved decisive in a low-scoring affair. The Brewers' run-prevention approach suggests a focus on depth pitching heading into the regular season.