Kepler went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored during Thursday's extra-inning loss against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Kepler didn't post the best numbers during spring training, but he began the season on a strong note, falling a homer shy of hitting for the cycle. The German outfielder will hit in the heart of the order this season after leading off in 2020, and while one game is an extremely small sample, the move might benefit the 28-year-old.