Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Cincinnati Reds
Brewers wrap up road trip in Cincinnati
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face the Cincinnati Reds in a series of three games starting Friday evening at American Family Field. Milwaukee, currently leading the NL Central with an 87-53 record, aims to secure their sixth consecutive series win, while the Reds, in last place with a 67-73 record, are coming off two recent series victories over the Cubs and Padres.
The Brewers' roster is currently limited to pitchers due to injuries, with Bryse Wilson, Brandon Woodruff, Rob Zastryzny, Brian Fitzpatrick, Quinn Priester, and Angel Zerpa all out for the season. On the mound, Graham Ashcraft is rehabbing from a UCL sprain, and Hunter Greene is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Milwaukee's offensive leaders include Jake Bauers, Jackson Chourio, Andrew Vaughn, Garrett Mitchell, William Contreras, and Christian Yelich.
The Reds, meanwhile, are missing Spencer Steer, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Michael Toglia, and Blake Dunn due to injuries. Rookie Sal Stewart leads their offense with a .266/.336/.485 batting line, 31 home runs, and 105 RBIs. Cincinnati's pitching staff, anchored by closer Emilio Pagan, has struggled this season, with a 4.08 ERA on the year. The Brewers, on the other hand, boast a stronger bullpen, led by Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, and Trevor Megill, and a team ERA of just 3.48.
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