The Milwaukee Brewers return residence for a fast three-game homestand towards the Philadelphia Phillies throughout this vacation week, as we’ll get to see yet one more matchup of division leaders. The Brewers proceed to set the tempo atop MLB’s standings, with an 85-53 file getting into September, a cushty 6.5 video games up on the Cubs within the NL Central. The Phillies are additionally 6.5 video games forward within the NL East (pending Sunday evening’s outcomes), as they sit at 79-57, good for the No. 2 seed within the NL up to now.
With Jackson Chourio again on the sphere, the Brewers’ injured listing contains pitchers Trevor Megill, Logan Henderson, Grant Anderson, and DL Hall, whereas the one place gamers nonetheless shelved are former Phillie Rhys Hoskins and shortstop Joey Ortiz. Ortiz is predicted to return this collection, whereas the others (excluding Henderson) are anticipated to return earlier than the tip of the season.
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The Phillies’ injured listing is much shorter, with simply Zack Wheeler and Jordan Romano on the shelf. Romano’s return is TBD, as he simply went on the IL final week with a finger harm, whereas Wheeler had some blood clotting in his proper arm, leading to a surgical procedure that can hold him out till subsequent season.
The Brewers’ offense is led by Christian Yelich (27 HRs), Jackson Chourio (18 HRs), and William Contreras (17 HRs) by way of energy, whereas Brice Turang (16 HRs) has flashed his energy just lately whereas hitting a stable .287/.352/.435 for the season. Outfielder Sal Frelick has additionally been stable offensively, whereas Caleb Durbin, the all of the sudden chilly Andrew Vaughn, Isaac Collins, Andruw Monasterio, Blake Perkins, Danny Jansen, and Anthony Siegler spherical out the regulars. As a group, the Brewers are hitting .259/.332/.409 (.741 OPS ranks tenth), with 149 homers (nineteenth), 703 runs scored (second), and 141 steals (second).
The large boppers Kyle Schwarber (49 homers, 119 RBIs) and Bryce Harper (22 HRs, 63 RBIs) lead the highest of the Philadelphia batting order, with Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott rounding out the regulars. Deadline acquisition Harrison Bader can be closely within the combine, whereas Max Kepler, Weston Wilson, Edmundo Sosa, and Rafael Marchán spherical out the squad. As a group, the Phillies are hitting .257/.327/.423 (.750 OPS ranks sixth), with 169 homers (tenth), 649 runs scored (tenth), and 112 steals (tied for eighth).
Abner Uribe continues to steer Milwaukee’s bullpen, with a 1.65 ERA and 79 strikeouts throughout 65 1/3 innings this yr as he’s now serving because the nearer with Trevor Megill out. Shelby Miller, Jared Koenig, Nick Mears, Grant Anderson, and Aaron Ashby additionally usually get high-leverage innings, whereas Rob Zastryzny serves as a bridge. Tobias Myers has moved right into a long-relief function. As a employees, the Brewers have a 3.60 group ERA (second), together with a 3.48 starter ERA (second) and a 3.76 reliever ERA (tenth). They’ve struck out 1,204 batters (sixth) over 1,228 2/3 innings.
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Newly acquired Jhoan Duran, previously of the Twins, serves as Philadelphia’s nearer, with Matt Strahm, Orion Kerkering, and Tanner Banks additionally featured closely. José Alvarado, 40-year-old David Robertson, Daniel Robert, and Lou Trivino spherical out the bullpen. As a employees, the Phillies have a 3.81 group ERA (eighth), together with a 3.52 starter ERA (third) and a 4.35 reliever ERA (twenty second). They’ve struck out 1,249 batters (second) over 1,210 2/3 innings.
Probable Pitchers
Monday, September 1 @ 3:10 p.m.: Jacob Misiorowski (4.33 ERA, 3.14 FIP) vs. Taijuan Walker (3.63 ERA, 4.66 FIP)
If you’ll recall, when Misiorowski was chosen to the NL All-Star roster as a substitute earlier this yr, a lot of the ire directed at a rookie who had made only a few begins got here from this similar Phillies group. Well, we’ll see if he can show the doubters mistaken right here. He’s definitely cooled a bit since his return from harm, however via 10 profession begins, he has a 4.33 ERA, 3.14 FIP, and 65 strikeouts over 43 2/3 innings. He went 5 innings towards the D-backs in his final begin, permitting three runs on 4 hits and a stroll whereas putting out 10 in a stable bounce-back outing. The flamethrowing righty has by no means began towards the Phillies.
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Walker, now in his thirteenth MLB season, is in his third yr with the Phillies. He’s been significantly better than final yr, bouncing again from a 7.10 ERA and -1.6 bWAR to show in a 3.63 ERA, 4.66 FIP, and 1.7 bWAR with 73 strikeouts over 101 2/3 innings this season. He hasn’t regarded nice in his previous couple of begins, nonetheless, taking a pair of losses as he’s allowed 9 runs over 16 2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts towards the Nationals (x2) and Mets. In three profession appearances towards Milwaukee, Walker is 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA and 15 strikeouts over 16 innings.
Wednesday, September 3 @ 6:40 p.m.: Jose Quintana (3.69 ERA, 4.85 FIP) vs. Aaron Nola (6.47 ERA, 5.03 FIP)
Quintana has been a serviceable arm for the Brewers this season, making 21 begins with a 3.69 ERA, 4.85 FIP, and 77 strikeouts throughout 114 2/3 innings. The former All-Star had a brief begin towards the D-backs in his final outing, as Arizona received to him early with six runs on 5 hits and 4 walks over simply 3 2/3 innings in a 6-4 loss for Milwaukee. Quintana has made 13 profession begins towards Philadelphia, with a 1-2 file, 3.53 ERA, and 78 strikeouts over 71 1/3 innings. That features a stable five-inning outing earlier this season, as he allowed two runs and struck out three in a no-decision.
Nola, who has acquired Cy Young votes in 4 separate seasons throughout his profession, has turned within the worst season but in yr 11 with Philadelphia, as he sports activities a tough 6.47 ERA, 5.03 FIP, and 66 strikeouts over 64 innings. After 4 consecutive seasons of flirting with 200 strikeouts and 200 innings, it’s been a tough season for the 32-year-old righty. He went six frames towards the Braves in his final begin, permitting 4 runs on 4 hits and three walks with 4 strikeouts. In 14 profession begins towards Milwaukee, Nola is 7-2 with a 2.64 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 85 1/3 innings.
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Thursday, September 4 @ 3:10 p.m.: Freddy Peralta (2.58 ERA, 3.60 FIP) vs. Ranger Suárez (3.02 ERA, 3.04 FIP)
Not far more could be mentioned about Peralta, who could be enjoyable to observe simply as a lot as he could be irritating to observe. He’s coming off a incredible month of August, although, as he allowed only one earned run over 28 innings (0.32 ERA) with 34 strikeouts, with an ideal 4-0 file. For the season, Peralta has a 2.58 ERA and 168 strikeouts over 153 2/3 innings, as he’s vying for a 3rd consecutive season with 200 strikeouts. He went six scoreless innings towards the Blue Jays in his final begin, permitting only one hit, one stroll, and hitting a batter whereas putting out eight. In seven profession appearances (six begins) towards Philadelphia, Peralta is 0-2 with a 3.64 ERA and 45 strikeouts over 29 2/3 innings.
As good as Peralta has been, Suárez has been arguably higher, not less than by among the superior metrics. Over 21 begins this season, Suárez has a 10-6 file with a 3.02 ERA, 3.04 FIP, and 124 strikeouts throughout 131 innings. The 2024 All-Star went 5 innings in his final begin, permitting only one run as he managed to scatter 10 hits and a stroll with two strikeouts towards the Braves. In 5 profession begins towards Milwaukee, Suárez is 0-1 with a 3.04 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 26 2/3 innings. That features a six-inning outing towards the Crew earlier this season, as he allowed two runs (one earned) with two strikeouts in a no-decision.
How to Watch
Monday, September 1: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, MLB Network (out-of-market viewers), and MLB.TV (out-of-market viewers); hear by way of radio on the Brewers Radio Network
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Wednesday, September 3: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin and MLB.TV (out-of-market viewers); hear by way of radio on the Brewers Radio Network
Thursday, September 4: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, MLB Network (out-of-market viewers), and MLB.TV (out-of-market viewers); hear by way of radio on the Brewers Radio Network
Prediction
The Brewers have been merely incredible towards their fellow division leaders, as they’ve completely confirmed they’re a pressure to be reckoned with come playoff time. I’ll take them to eke out one other collection win right here in Milwaukee.