Jun 30, 2026 12:05 AM
Struggling bats face a gauntlet of Cincinnati Reds lefties before a star-studded finale. The Milwaukee Brewers must rediscover their rhythm to protect a shrinking division lead during this grueling stretch.
All eyes are on the Milwaukee Brewers offense after the team failed to get anything going in the final two games of their most recent series.
Milwaukee still has a five and a half game lead in the National League Central, but things can change in an instant, especially with an upcoming four-game division slate.
Sure, the Brewers may have just swept the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark, but Milwaukee just dropped two of three to the Chicago Cubs and there are a ton of question marks with the current state this team.
Starting pitching wise, the Brewers have been phenomenal, it's the bullpen and offense that leaves many wondering how legit this hot start truly is.
Monday, June 29
Nick Lodolo (2-2, 5.59 ERA) vs. Robert Gasser (1-3, 4.50 ERA)
The Brewers desperately need a win, and they'll have a chance to get one in the series opener against a left-handed pitcher. Christian Yelich may not be in the game one lineup, but it will ultimately boil down to how Brewers manager Pat Murphy wants to handle things knowing this team is in the midst of an 18-game stretch in 17 days.
Tuesday, June 30
Rhett Lowder (3-5, 4.81 ERA) vs. Brandon Sproat (2-4, 5.43 ERA)
A pair of near 5.00 ERA pitchers will do battle in the second game. For the first time in the series, Milwaukee will see a right-handed pitcher take the mound, something they can't get too comfortable with as the only other righty they'll see make a start is the Reds ace in the series finale.
Wednesday, July 1
Andrew Abbott (5-4, 3.90 ERA) vs. Shane Drohan (3-2, 3.12 ERA)
This game will be extremely interesting as it's two pitchers who have shown a ton of upside, but also still have a lot to prove. Similar to Monday's opener, this is a game featuring two left-handed starting pitchers which could throw things off, or work to one team's benefit.
Thursday, July 2
Chase Burns (9-1, 2.36 ERA) vs. Jacob Misiorowski (9-3, 1.45 ERA)
No matter what happens in the first three games, all eyes are on this star-studded pitching matchup in the series finale. It doesn't get much better than this. Chase Burns comes to American Family Field to make a start against the Brewers flamethrower in a game that could decide the series. Both pitchers are Cy Young candidates, so hits will likely be at a premium here in game four.
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