Venue, Date & Time
Location: American Family Field, One Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214
First pitch: 6:40 PM CT (4:40 PM PT)
Park Factor: Slightly hitter‑friendly for right‑handed power due to indoor air stability
Weather Outlook
Temperature: ~82°F
Wind: 5–10 mph, variable
Humidity: ~55%
Precipitation: ~20% chance Impact: If roof is closed, conditions become neutral and stable; if open, mild boost for fly‑ball hitters.
Injury Report
Milwaukee Brewers (50–31)
Brandon Woodruff — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Devin Williams — 60‑Day IL (back)
Wade Miley — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Garrett Mitchell — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
Rhys Hoskins — Day‑to‑day (wrist)
Cincinnati Reds (39–43)
Matt McLain — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Christian Encarnacion‑Strand — 60‑Day IL (thumb)
Hunter Greene — Day‑to‑day (finger blister)
Nick Martini — 10‑Day IL (ankle)
Brandon Williamson — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Team Records & Recent Form
Milwaukee Brewers (50–31)
Last 5 games: L–L–W–W–W
Trend: Three straight wins after a brief skid
Strengths: Deep lineup, elite bullpen, strong home performance
Weaknesses: Occasional strikeout spikes vs high‑velo lefties
Cincinnati Reds (39–43)
Last 5 games: L–W–W–L–L
Trend: Inconsistent; two wins followed by two losses
Strengths: Young power bats, improving rotation health
Weaknesses: Bullpen volatility, low OBP stretches
Starting Pitching Matchup
MIL — Robert Gasser (LHP)
Profile: Young lefty with strong command and deceptive fastball
2026 Form (projected):
ERA: 3.70–4.00
WHIP: ~1.22
K/BB: Above average
Strengths: Excellent vs left‑handed hitters; induces weak contact
Risks: Occasional HR susceptibility when fastball leaks up
CIN — Nick Lodolo (LHP)
Profile: Strikeout‑heavy lefty with elite curveball
2026 Form (projected):
ERA: 3.80–4.10
WHIP: ~1.25
K/BB: Strong
Strengths: Generates whiffs; tough on right‑handed hitters
Risks: Brewers’ lineup excels vs lefties; park not ideal for fly‑ball pitchers
Pitching Edge: Brewers (slight) — Gasser’s command profile + home‑park familiarity vs Lodolo facing a lineup that punishes left‑handers.
Key Player Matchups
Brewers Hitters vs Lodolo
William Contreras: Elite vs LHP; high barrel rate
Willy Adames: Pull power plays well in Milwaukee
Joey Wiemer: Strong vs curveballs; potential HR threat
Reds Hitters vs Gasser
Elly De La Cruz: Power/speed threat; can disrupt Gasser’s rhythm
Spencer Steer: Excellent vs lefties; strong gap power
Jake Fraley: Good contact profile; potential multi‑hit candidate
Series History
Brewers have controlled the rivalry recently, especially at home.
Reds struggle in Milwaukee due to park dimensions and bullpen mismatches.
Lodolo has had mixed results historically vs MIL’s right‑heavy lineup.
Betting Trends
Brewers: 3–0 in last three; offense surging
Reds: 2–3 in last five; inconsistent scoring
American Family Field overs often hit when both starters are left‑handed
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 9
Milwaukee Brewers – 148
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 28, 2026
