Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to wrap up their nine-game homestand popping out of the All-Star break this weekend, as they will host the Colorado Rockies for 3 video games starting Friday night time.

The Brewers sit at 64-38 on the yr, the second-best document within the league behind solely the Dodgers, as they’ve constructed a seven-game lead over the Cubs and the remainder of the pack within the NL Central. The Rockies, at 41-63, as soon as once more sit on the backside of the NL West. They’ve misplaced 4 consecutive collection towards the Giants (x2), Dodgers, and Reds relationship again to early July.

Milwaukee’s injured listing consists of pitchers DL Hall (late July/early August return), Kyle Harrison (early August), Joel Kuhnel (early August), Rob Zastryzny (late July), Brandon Woodruff (out for season), Brian Fitzpatrick (out for season), Quinn Priester (out for season), and Angel Zerpa (out for season). The place participant accidents embrace outfielders Brandon Lockridge (late July/early August) and Sal Frelick (TBD), in addition to infielder David Hamilton (anticipated to return this weekend).

Colorado is at the moment with out pitchers Blas Castaño (TBD), Jeff Criswell (August), Jaden Hill (TBD), former Brewer Jose Quintana (August), McCade Brown (TBD), RJ Petit (out for season), Chase Dollander (out for season), and Pierson Ohl (out for season). Outfielder Brenton Doyle has been out since mid-May with indirect and groin accidents, however he is near a rehab project, whereas former Cub Kris Bryant could also be nearing retirement as he hasn’t performed in any video games this yr with power again points.

Jake Bauers units the tempo for the Crew’s offense with 18 homers and 15 doubles this yr, though he is going by way of a little bit of a chilly stretch at the moment. Brice Turang, Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Garrett Mitchell, and Joey Ortiz(!!) are the opposite key contributors in current weeks, with Andrew Vaughn, Gary Sánchez, Christian Yelich, Cooper Pratt, Luis Lara, Braden Shewmake, and Blake Perkins additionally within the combine. As a group, the Brewers are hitting .252/.336/.397 (.733 OPS ranks tenth), with 94 homers (final), 514 runs (fifth), and 100 steals (sixth).

Backstop Hunter Goodman and outfielder Mickey Moniak have been the very best offensive gamers for Colorado, as Goodman leads the group with 31 homers and Moniak has added 16 homers and 11 doubles in simply 67 video games. Rookie TJ Rumfield is hitting .297/.381/.476 with 13 homers, and Jake McCarthy is batting over .300. Willi Castro, Kyle Karros, Braxton Fulford, Troy Johnston, Tyler Freeman, Cole Carrigg, Ezequiel Tovar, Edouard Julien, and Brett Sullivan spherical issues out. As a group, the Rockies are hitting .255/.325/.420 (.745 OPS ranks fifth), with 118 homers (seventeenth), 495 runs (tied for seventh), and 70 steals (tied for 14th).

Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill anchor Milwaukee’s bullpen, as they’ve mixed for 22 saves. Uribe has a 2.38 ERA with 41 strikeouts over 41 2/3 innings, and Megill has a 3.00 ERA and 48 strikeouts over 39 innings, a significant feat when you think about the place he was two weeks into the season. Chad Patrick, Aaron Ashby, and Grant Anderson are additionally key elements of this Brewer bullpen, with Criag Yoho, Lance McCullers Jr., and Bryse Wilson rounding issues out. As a workers, the Brewers have a 3.44 group ERA (second), together with a 3.36 starter ERA (first) and a 3.53 bullpen ERA (fourth). They’ve struck out 997 batters (second) over 913 2/3 innings.

Brennan Bernardino is without doubt one of the few brilliant spots for this Rockies bullpen, as he has a 2.74 ERA over 42 2/3 innings this yr. Juan Mejia and Victor Vodnik are tied for the group lead with 4 saves every, though each have ERAs within the 5.00s. Former starter-turned-reliever Antonio Senzatela has been stable with 3.60 ERA, as has long-reliever/starter Gabriel Hughes (2.79 ERA over 19 1/3 IP) and former nearer Jordan Romano (1.59 ERA over 5 2/3 IP) in restricted appearances. The two different bulk relievers have struggled — Jimmy Herget has a 5.60 ERA over 27 1/3 IP, and Zach Agnos sports activities a 6.42 ERA over 61 2/3 IP. As a workers, the Rockies have a 5.50 group ERA (final), together with a 6.00 starter ERA (final) and a 4.95 bullpen ERA (twenty sixth). They’ve struck out 735 batters (twenty ninth) over 914 1/3 innings.

Also of word: The Brewers are internet hosting an Alumni Legends Game after Friday’s sport, which is why it has the odd 3:10 pm begin time. The Legends Game will characteristic roughly 30 gamers for a three-inning exhibition set to start quarter-hour after the conclusion of the Brewers-Rockies sport. Players confirmed to be enjoying embrace Ryan Braun, Yovani Gallardo, Ben Sheets, Geoff Jenkins, and plenty of extra. To view the total listing, click on here.

Friday, July 24 @ 3:10 pm: LHP Shane Drohan (5-3, 3.20 ERA, 3.08 FIP) vs. RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (9-4, 4.76 ERA, 5.39 FIP)

Drohan, 27, has shortly grow to be a stable choice in Milwaukee’s rotation, as he is gone at the very least six innings in every of his final three outings. The left-hander has totaled 76 innings this yr with a 3.20 ERA, 3.08 FIP, and 76 strikeouts. He went six frames towards the Marlins in his final outing, choosing up the win as he allowed three runs on 5 hits and a stroll, placing out 9 batters. Drohan picked up a win in his begin towards the Rockies in early June, permitting three runs on 5 hits and a stroll, placing out 4 over 6 1/3 innings.

Sugano, 36, is in his second MLB season after beginning 30 video games for the Orioles final season. He’s had related numbers in yr No. 2 with the Rockies, with a 4.76 ERA, 5.39 FIP, and 51 strikeouts over 90 2/3 innings. He bounced again from a tough seven-run outing towards the Twins to pitch 6 1/3 innings with three runs allowed in a win over the Reds in his final look, giving up six hits and no walks whereas placing out three. Sugano’s lone look towards Milwaukee got here as an Oriole final yr, when he went six innings with two runs allowed on 5 hits and a stroll, placing out three in a no-decision.

Saturday, July 25 @ 6:10 pm: LHP Robert Gasser (2-4, 4.91 ERA, 5.13 FIP) vs. RHP Ryan Feltner (3-4, 5.48 ERA, 5.68 FIP)

Gasser, 27, has had his ups and downs in his third MLB season, though he is made extra appearances this yr (10) than in 2024 and 2025 mixed (seven). Over his 10 begins, he is 2-4 with a 4.91 ERA, 5.13 FIP, and 48 strikeouts throughout 51 1/3 innings. The lefty went 5 innings in a no-decision towards the Marlins on Sunday, permitting one run on three hits and no walks whereas placing out 5. This marks Gasser’s first profession look towards Colorado.

Feltner, 29, is in his sixth MLB season, and he is been serviceable though not good for his complete profession. He’s made 14 begins this yr, with a 3-4 document, 5.48 ERA, 5.68 FIP, and 50 strikeouts over 65 2/3 innings. The right-hander has been hit onerous towards the Giants and Reds in his final two outings, totaling simply 6 2/3 innings with 12 runs allowed on 13 hits and eight walks whereas placing out six. Feltner has made six profession begins towards the Brewers, and he is been largely profitable with a 2.67 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 33 2/3 innings. That features a stable six-inning exhibiting again in June, when he allowed one run on one hit, two walks, and a success batter whereas placing out 4.

Sunday, July 26 @ 1:10 pm: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (10-4, 1.57 ERA, 2.05 FIP) vs. LHP Kyle Freeland (2-9, 7.28 ERA, 4.90 FIP)

Misiorowski, 24, continues to mow down hitters even because the Brewers have tried to ease again their workload out of the All-Star break. He leads the majors in loads of main classes, together with ERA (1.57), FIP (2.05), WHIP (0.774), and strikeouts (173) throughout 115 innings. He went 4 innings towards the Mets on Monday night, permitting one unearned run on 4 hits and a stroll, placing out six. Miz seemed nice towards Colorado when he confronted them again on June 6, permitting one unearned run on 4 hits and three walks, placing out eight over seven frames.

Freeland, 33, is in his tenth big-league season, all with the Rockies, and he is been largely dangerous since ending fourth in NL Cy Young voting again in 2018. This yr has been his worst, although, as he is totaled -0.8 bWAR with a 2-9 document, 7.28 ERA, 4.90 FIP, and 83 strikeouts over 94 innings. He leads the league with 76 earned runs, together with at the very least 4 runs allowed in 4 of his final 5 outings. He went six innings towards the Nationals his final trip, permitting 4 runs on seven hits and a pair of walks, placing out 4. Freeland has made 11 profession begins towards Milwaukee, with a 3.55 ERA and 53 strikeouts over 63 1/3 innings. He went 5 frames towards the Crew in June, permitting three runs on seven hits and a stroll whereas placing out two.

Friday, July 24: Brewers TV; hear by way of radio on the Brewers Radio Network (620 WTMJ in Milwaukee)

Saturday, July 25: Brewers TV; hear by way of radio on the Brewers Radio Network (620 WTMJ in Milwaukee)

Sunday, July 26: Brewers TV; hear by way of radio on the Brewers Radio Network (620 WTMJ in Milwaukee)

These are a pair of groups with very completely different trajectories since assembly within the 2018 playoffs. The Brewers have the benefit in nearly each aspect, and I anticipate that to play out on the sector; give me the Crew to brush.