Dodgers right-hander Derek Lowe struggled on Opening Day, allowing six runs on eight hits and five walks in a loss to the host Brewers. Jeff Kent homered in the second inning, but the Dodgers couldn't get much going against Brewers righty Ben Sheets.
Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets was dominant on Opening Day, allowing just two hits in a complete game over the visiting Dodgers. Milwaukee also got plenty of offense, including a homer and two RBIs from Bill Hall and two RBIs from Geoff Jenkins.
a-Flied out for Hendrickson in the 8th. b-Grounded out for Martinez in the 9th.
BATTING 2B: Clark (1, Sheets). HR: Kent (1, 2nd inning off Sheets, 0 on, 0 out). TB: Kent 4; Clark 2. RBI: Kent (1). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Martin. Team LOB: 1.