Milwaukee Brewers News & Updates
The Milwaukee Brewers were 45-26, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers handled the Cleveland Guardians 9-4 at American Family Field.
The indicators are generally positive. Last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. And a +12 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Brewers Game on June 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane Drohan (3-2, 3.59 ERA) vs Parker Messick (6-3, 2.68 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Brewers.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 72°F, Wind 5 mph |
Brewers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers handled the Cleveland Guardians 9-4 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Chourio went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Christian Yelich went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Sal Frelick went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Brewers Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
45 | 26 | .634 | W3 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
40 | 32 | .556 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
39 | 36 | .520 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
38 | 37 | .507 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
35 | 38 | .479 | 11.0 | L1 |
Milwaukee Brewers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Brewers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .270 | .879 | 46 | |
| 11 | .266 | .853 | 44 | |
| 10 | .314 | .936 | 28 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 1.34 | 0.74 | 87.0 | |
| 8-1 | 2.47 | 1.10 | 65.2 | |
| 10-0 | 2.80 | 1.33 | 45.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 15 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Brewers News
The Milwaukee Brewers blasted the Cleveland Guardians 9-4, highlighted by Christian Yelich's leadoff homer and Jackson Chourio's sixth home run in seven games, showcasing a lineup that’s hitting its stride. This offensive explosion not only sets up a chance for a series sweep but also alleviates concerns about starting pitching injuries, as rookie Cooper Pratt dazzled with his first career hits and stolen base. Meanwhile, Brandon Woodruff's rehab start showed promising signs, as he clocked 90-92 mph, hinting at a potential boost for the rotation soon. With Trevor Megill regaining the closer role amidst the bullpen shuffle, the Brewers are locking in as they sit atop the division at 44-26, demonstrating that the bats are hot and the team is ready to capitalize.
Brewers Upcoming Schedule
The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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