The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers are set to clash in a highly anticipated series. The Brewers, currently vying for a Wild Card spot in the National League, welcome a struggling Braves team looking to turn their season around. This series promises exciting matchups and could significantly impact both teams' playoff aspirations.
Brewers' Offensive Cooldown
The Milwaukee Brewers, after a strong offensive surge that led to eight consecutive wins, have cooled off recently. They've dropped two of three to the Padres, with shutout losses highlighting their offensive struggles. Key players will need to rediscover their form if the Brewers hope to compete against the Braves' pitching.
Braves' Season in Peril
The Atlanta Braves are in dire straits, having lost six consecutive games and seven in a row overall. Their offense and pitching, while statistically decent, haven't translated to wins. This series against the Brewers presents a crucial opportunity for the Braves to break their losing streak and reignite their season. The pressure is mounting, and a strong showing is essential.
Pitching Matchups to Watch
Monday night's game will feature a compelling pitching duel between the Brewers' Aaron Civale and the Braves' Chris Sale. Sale, a former Cy Young winner, is having a solid season and will aim to shut down the Brewers' offense. The subsequent games will showcase RHP Quinn Priester for Milwaukee against Atlanta’s RHP Grant Holmes, followed by Chad Patrick for the Brewers facing Spencer Schwellenbach for the Braves on Wednesday.
How to Watch
All games in the Braves vs. Brewers series will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Streaming options are also available through FanDuel Sports Network, offering blackout-free coverage. Fans can select their favorite local teams to customize their viewing experience. Don't miss the action as these two teams battle it out on the diamond!
Injury Concerns
The Brewers are dealing with an injury setback to Brandon Woodruff. Woodruff suffered a setback in what was supposed to be his final rehab start, taking a liner off his elbow. Updates will be needed.
- Game 1: Civale vs. Sale
- Game 2: Priester vs. Holmes
- Game 3: Patrick vs. Schwellenbach