Milwaukee Brewers News & Updates
The Milwaukee Brewers were 76-48, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
The trend line looks fine. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. But the -8 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Brewers Game on August 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Logan Henderson (6-2, 2.88 ERA) vs Tarik Skubal (7-6, 2.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
Brewers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Joey Ortiz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- William Contreras went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Brewers Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
76 | 48 | .613 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
72 | 52 | .581 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
62 | 61 | .504 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
60 | 65 | .480 | 16.5 | L1 |
Milwaukee Brewers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Brewers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .267 | .869 | 68 | |
| 16 | .268 | .810 | 76 | |
| 17 | .271 | .798 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 1.75 | 0.75 | 139.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.44 | 0.83 | 48.0 | |
| 6-2 | 2.88 | 0.91 | 56.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Brewers News
The Brewers snapped their recent slump with a 4-1 victory over the Dodgers, fueled by timely two-run homers that showcased their potential even amidst offensive struggles. Jacob Misiorowski’s standout performance on the mound continues to impress, as he nears the remarkable milestone of 200 strikeouts this season. This victory comes at a critical juncture, with a tight race against Los Angeles shifting momentum in the series, now split 1-1. On the roster front, the Brewers made a strategic move, acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics, who stepped in for Brice Turang, nursing a knee injury but optimistic about avoiding the IL. With the season heating up and the playoffs looming, every game counts, and the Brewers are showing signs of resilience that could carry them forward.
Brewers Upcoming Schedule
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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