The Milwaukee Brewers are set to take on the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series starting on Memorial Day, after a month filled with matchups against American League opponents. The Brewers have had a challenging season, frequently hovering around the .500 mark while still competing closely with the Cubs and Cardinals in the NL Central.
Despite recent struggles, Milwaukee managed a 4-3 record last week, including a split of four games with the Pirates. Meanwhile, the Red Sox also faced the Orioles last week and finished with a similar split. Boston’s record stands at 27-28 as they head into this series.
On the injury front, the Brewers are keeping an eye on Quinn Priester, who is day-to-day due to a blister on his throwing hand, but the issue isn’t viewed as serious. Notable players like Jose Quintana and Brandon Woodruff are on the mend and could return soon, along with outfielders Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell.
In contrast, the Red Sox are grappling with significant injuries, including infielders Alex Bregman and Triston Casas. Bregman is expected back later in the summer, while Casas faces a longer absence. In addition, outfielder Masataka Yoshida is sidelined with a shoulder injury, along with pitchers Patrick Sandoval and Tanner Houck.
At the plate, Christian Yelich leads the Brewers with nine home runs, although his average is low at .205. Other key contributors include Jackson Chourio and Rhys Hoskins. As a team, the Brewers have a batting average of .233, ranking them low in the league for runs and home runs. The Red Sox, boosted by players like Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran, rank significantly better in most offensive metrics with a team batting average of .254.
On the pitching front, the Brewers’ staff holds a collective 4.11 ERA, with starter performances being better than their relievers. Key players include Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill from the bullpen. The Red Sox, meanwhile, have a slightly better overall ERA at 4.02, supported by a strong bullpen featuring Aroldis Chapman.
The matchup will kick off with Chad Patrick on the mound for the Brewers against Garrett Crochet for the Red Sox on May 26. Patrick, who has been consistent in his starts, will look to help the Brewers secure a much-needed series win against a competing team. Given the performances of both teams, this series is expected to be a competitive showdown.
How to watch the games will include options on FanDuel Sports Network and radio coverage via the Brewers Radio Network.
With both teams needing a boost, fans can look forward to an exciting three-game series that could shift the momentum for either club.