Milwaukee Brewers News & Updates
The Milwaukee Brewers were 69-43, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-4 at American Family Field.
Nothing to panic about here. A -8 run differential. Even the close losses add up. And the bats at 3.3 R/G are the biggest drag right now.
Brewers Game on August 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Logan Henderson (5-1, 2.66 ERA) vs Jared Jones (2-2, 3.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 6 mph |
Brewers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-4 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Joey Ortiz went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Brewers Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
69 | 43 | .616 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
64 | 49 | .566 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
57 | 57 | .500 | 13.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
56 | 57 | .496 | 13.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
53 | 58 | .477 | 15.5 | W1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .270 | .878 | 64 | |
| 16 | .269 | .823 | 69 | |
| 10 | .268 | .722 | 57 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-5 | 1.63 | 0.73 | 127.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.66 | 0.91 | 44.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.83 | 0.94 | 41.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 2.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Brewers News
After a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Pirates, the Brewers' pitching staff is under the microscope, especially Brandon Sproat, who struggled once again, leaving questions about his role in an increasingly crowded rotation. With the recent arrival of Dustin May and Kyle Harrison's imminent return, Sproat's window to prove himself is closing fast. The team is fresh off a West Coast trip, and while they sit at a solid 69-42, the pressure is mounting to maintain their lead in the division. The front office's aggressive moves at the Trade Deadline signal their intent to bolster an already impressive roster, but it raises the stakes for players like Sproat, who must deliver under scrutiny. As the Crew prepares for a vital series against the Pirates, they'll need to find their stride quickly if they hope to stay atop the NL.
Brewers Upcoming Schedule
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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