The Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in a crucial series this weekend. Baseball fans are eager to know how to catch all the action. Here's a breakdown of the schedule and where to watch:
Game Schedule and Broadcast Information
The series kicks off Friday, August 15th, continues Saturday, August 16th, and concludes Sunday, August 17th. Game times are 5:40 p.m. CT on Friday and Saturday, and 12:40 p.m. CT on Sunday.
Where to Watch
- Friday: The Friday night game is exclusively on Apple TV+. You'll need an Apple TV+ subscription to watch. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET. You can access it through the Apple TV+ app or at tv.apple.com/sports.
- Saturday & Sunday: The weekend games will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (FDSOH) and FDSWI. You can also watch on Fubo.
For those without Apple TV+, the Friday game will also be broadcast on the radio on 700 WLW.
Key Players and Team Performance
The Brewers have been on a hot streak, and their recent victory against the Pirates marked their 12th consecutive win. Key players to watch include Christian Yelich, who leads the team in home runs (25) and RBIs (86). Yelich is currently on a four-game hitting streak, batting .524 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in his last five games. William Contreras is also a significant contributor, batting .262 with 12 home runs and 67 walks. Sal Frelick boasts a team-leading .298 batting average.
The Reds are currently in contention for a National League wild-card spot, making this series particularly important for them. Hunter Greene recently returned from injury and delivered a strong performance.
Prediction
Early predictions favor the Brewers, with a projected score of Brewers 5, Reds 4. The total runs are expected to be under 9, with the Brewers having a 52% win probability.