Brewers third baseman Oliver Dunn used a torpedo bat in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the first player on the team to do so. Dunn surprised his teammates by laying down a sacrifice bunt that allowed Garrett Mitchell to score the game's first run. The torpedo bat, featuring a unique design by an MIT-educated physicist, intrigued Dunn, who expressed satisfaction with its feel and performance.
Manager Pat Murphy praised Dunn's bunt with the torpedo bat, highlighting its impact on the game. Despite grounding out in his other at-bat, Dunn plans to continue using the torpedo bat in the near future to assess its effectiveness. While Dunn explores the benefits of the new bat, teammate Sal Frelick remains skeptical and prefers traditional equipment. The use of torpedo bats among other Brewers players remains uncertain, as each player evaluates its potential impact on their performance.