Turang, Yelich, Contreras homer to lead Brewers over Rockies, 7-1

DENVER (AP) — Brice Turang, Christian Yelich and William Contreras hit seventh-inning home runs, Jackson Churio doubled and tripled, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Tuesday night.

Freddy Peralta (1-1) struck out six in five solid innings for Milwaukee, which has won six of seven after starting the season with four straight losses.

The Brewers jumped ahead with a four-run third inning against Kyle Freeland (0-2) that included three straight RBI singles. Brenton Doyle hit a solo homer in the bottom of the inning for Colorado, which dropped to 2-8, 1-3 at home. That .200 winning percentage is tied with the 2005 and 2024 clubs for the worst start through 10 games in franchise history.

Turang chased Freeland with a one-out homer and after Churio grounded out Yelich and Contreras went back-to-back to make it a six-run lead.

The Brewers' win spoiled the major league debut of Colorado outfielder Zac Veen.

Veen was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque, hit seventh and started in right field. He flew out and struck out in his first two at-bats but then got his first hit on a bunt single in the sixth inning. He popped out in the ninth.

Peralta walked the next two batters after the one-out homer by Doyle, bringing up the heart of Colorado’s order. But he struck out Kris Bryant and got Kyle Farmer on a grounder to first to keep it at 4-1.

The Rockies starters entered Tuesday night with an ERA of 2.61, tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for second in the majors behind the New York Mets’ 2.16 mark. Freeland raised his ERA from 2.16 to 3.79 after he allowed five runs in 6 1/3 innings.

The teams will play again Wednesday, with Milwaukee sending LHP Tyler Alexander (1-0, 2.00 ERA) to the mound while the Rockies counter with Antonio Senzatela (0-1, 0.00).

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Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras follows the flight of his solo home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jimmy Herget in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, left, tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Rhys Hoskins as he tries to steal second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies right fielder Zac Veen takes the field for his first Major League start in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras follows the flight of his RBI single against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland works against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio follows the flight of his double to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Kris Bryant grounds out against Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to end the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings, left, confers with starting pitcher Kyle Freeland after he gave up an RBI single to Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras slides safely into home plate to score on a single hit by Sal Frelick in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Isaac Collins pulls in a shallow fly ball off the bat of Colorado Rockies' Ryan McMahon to end the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have placed starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve ahead of Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions.

Horn injured his quadriceps during a 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns last weekend while Jackson left with a groin injury. Both players will miss a minimum of four games, although Horn's injury could keep him out significantly longer.

Panthers coach Dave Canales wouldn’t confirm a report on Monday that Horn tore his quadriceps muscle and would miss six to 12 weeks. He told reporters that the team was seeking multiple medical opinions on Horn regarding the timeline of the injury.

Canales is expected to provided an update on the injuries after Wednesday's practice.

The injury was significant enough that Horn, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, took to social media to post, “Injuries have held me back from reaching my full potential for too long, and that (stuff) hurts deep down to my core more than words could ever explain.”

Horn went on to say: “I love this game. I love my brothers. And I’m not done. I’ll be back.”

The injuries are particularly concerning given this week’s opponent. The Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, rank eighth in the league in passing and third in scoring through three weeks.

The good news for the Panthers is they have a bye in Week 5, which would allow them some time to regroup in the secondary.

Akayleb Evans and rookie Will Lee III are expected to start at cornerback moving forward, while Chau Smith-Wade would be the nickel back.

Evans had 15 starts for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023 but has only two since. It would be the first NFL start for Lee, the team’s fourth-round draft pick.

In corresponding moves, the Panthers signed veteran wide receiver David Moore and running back Anthony Tyus III from the practice squad to fill out the 53-man roster.

Carolina also signed cornerback Robert Rochell to the practice squad.

Moore has appeared in 22 games with seven starts since joining the Panthers in 2024.

Moore could give the Panthers another option at wide receiver if Jalen Coker is unable to play against the Lions. Coker left last weekend's game with a quadriceps injury.

Tyus spent the first three weeks of the 2026 season on the Panthers’ practice squad and was elevated for the team’s Week 3 game against Cleveland. He returned two kickoffs for 47 yards.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs with the ball against Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson (2) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) drops the ball against Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) during an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)