MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (11-8) vs. Miami Marlins (9-11)

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First Pitch: 1:10 PM ET

Venue: loanDepot park — Miami, Florida

Weather Update

The game is played indoors at loanDepot park, so weather will not affect conditions. However, Miami’s outdoor temperature around gametime is expected to be 75–84°F with light 4 mph winds.

Injury Report

Milwaukee Brewers

Kyle Harrison — knee/wrist issue, expected to start next week.

Jackson Chourio — recovering from hamate surgery, taking swings again.

Miami Marlins

Kyle Stowers — hamstring, playing rehab games.

Team Records & Recent Form

Milwaukee Brewers (11–8)

Last 5: W7‑5, W2‑1, W2‑1, L9‑7, L8‑6

Season Stats:

5.2 runs/game

.238 AVG

18 HR

3.97 ERA

.242 opponent AVG

Miami Marlins (9–11)

Last 5: L7‑5, L6‑3, L6‑5, W10‑4, L8‑2

Season Stats:

4.7 runs/game

.257 AVG

15 HR

4.17 ERA

.222 opponent AVG

Probable Pitching Matchup

MIL — Brandon Woodruff (RHP)

Record: 1–0

ERA: 4.32

Career: 887 strikeouts in 761 innings pitched.

Power pitcher with elite strikeout ability; Brewers’ ace‑level arm returning to form.

MIA — Sandy Alcantara (RHP)

Record: 2–1

ERA: 2.67

Team leader in wins and innings.

Former Cy Young winner; heavy sinker, elite stamina.

Key Player Matchups

Milwaukee Brewers

William Contreras: .309 AVG — team batting leader.

Gary Sánchez: 5 HR — top power threat.

Garrett Mitchell: 16 RBI — run‑production leader.

Miami Marlins

Otto Lopez: .347 AVG, 3‑for‑5 with HR & triple on 4/17.

Liam Hicks: 18 RBI — team RBI leader.

Osiris Lopez: HR + 2 RBI in last game; emerging power.

Series History & Context

Brewers won 7–5 on April 17.

Brewers have won three straight entering this matchup.

Marlins have lost four of their last five.

Betting Trends

Brewers: 5.2 runs/game, strong bullpen (66.7% save rate).

Marlins: Better batting average (.257) but inconsistent pitching.

Brewers won previous matchup and have momentum.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       7.5

Miami Marlins                  – 112

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026

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