Milwaukee Brewers News & Updates
The Milwaukee Brewers were 72-43, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 at American Family Field.
The numbers paint a decent picture. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. And coming off a win by 3. That energy is baked into the score.
Brewers Game on August 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane Drohan (6-4, 3.48 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (4-8, 5.22 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 80°F, Wind 4 mph |
Brewers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jackson Chourio went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Gary Sánchez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Brewers Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
72 | 43 | .626 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
67 | 49 | .578 | 5.5 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
57 | 58 | .496 | 15.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
56 | 58 | .491 | 15.5 | W4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
57 | 60 | .487 | 16.0 | L3 |
Milwaukee Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Brewers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .270 | .878 | 64 | |
| 16 | .266 | .811 | 70 | |
| 11 | .270 | .733 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-5 | 1.63 | 0.73 | 127.0 | |
| 6-1 | 2.70 | 0.90 | 50.0 | |
| 9-2 | 2.84 | 1.04 | 88.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Brewers News
Dustin May made a splash in his Brewers debut, delivering a gritty six-inning performance that showcased his potential as Milwaukee's fourth starter, allowing just two runs while striking out five. This victory, combined with three straight wins, propels the Brewers to a stellar 72-43 record, the best in baseball and 2.5 games ahead of the Braves. With players like Gary Sánchez and Jackson Chourio contributing to the offense, the team seems to be hitting its stride just in time for a crucial series against the Minnesota Twins. Meanwhile, the front office made some roster adjustments by sending Carlos Rodriguez and Thomas Pannone to Triple-A, clearing room for May’s arrival. The Brewers are in a strong position as they head into the weekend, but sustaining this momentum will be key to holding off Atlanta.
Brewers Upcoming Schedule
The Milwaukee Brewers visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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