In an an almost flawless season debut where he did not walk a batter and seemed to be completely in the zone, Woodruff allowed only two hits and one run while striking out eight. In his first six innings of 2025, Woodruff looked like the same pitcher that averaged 10.3 strikeouts per nine frames before the injury

The Milwaukee Brewers had a big day on Sunday. After more than 600 days away, Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff triumphantly returned to the mound for Milwaukee on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. It was his first start in the big leagues since Sept.

The pitcher struck out eight batters and allowed just two hits in his first start since 2023. Milwaukee won 3-1 to defeat the Marlins in a three-game series.