Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY | First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET
TV: Brewers.TV / SNY
The first-place Brewers (NL Central leaders) visit the last-place Mets (NL East) in the middle game of a three-game set. Milwaukee is chasing the top NL seed; New York is playing out the string but showed life by taking the series opener 3-2 in 10 innings on Tuesday.
Starting Pitchers
Brewers: RHP Dustin May (6-8, 4.57 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 118 K in 124.0 IP)
May (acquired midseason) has mixed results in a Brewers uniform. He was strong in his first two starts but was hit hard last time out (2 IP, 7 ER vs. Seattle). Career vs. Mets is limited but solid in prior outings. He generates ground balls and has solid strikeout rates (~8.6 K/9).
Mets: RHP Robert Stock (0-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 19 K in 16.2 IP)
The 36-year-old journeyman is making spot starts. He has shown flashes at home (better ERA in limited samples) but remains volatile with elevated walk rates. Recent outings include a solid 4.1 IP, 1 ER effort vs. San Diego.
May holds a clear edge in experience, stuff, and track record.
Weather Forecast
Sunny to partly cloudy skies expected. Highs in the low-to-mid 80s°F (around 81–84°F), with game-time temperatures likely in the upper 70s. Precipitation chance near 0–20% with light southwest winds (~8–9 mph). Favorable conditions for hitters and pitchers alike; no major weather concerns.
Injury Reports
Brewers
Key absences: Brandon Woodruff (shoulder, out for season or longer), Quinn Priester (thoracic outlet), Angel Zerpa and Brian Fitzpatrick (Tommy John-related), Rob Zastryzny (shoulder/back).
Recent: Abner Uribe (forearm flexor) and JoJo Romero (abdomen/appendectomy) began rehab assignments Aug. 25. Jake Bauers (foot swelling) sat Tuesday; status for Wednesday is probable/day-to-day. Sal Frelick activated from IL.
Mets
Key absences: Juan Soto (calf, 10-day IL, September return possible), Jorge Polanco (ankle bursitis, surgery expected, out longer), Mark Vientos (hand fracture, on rehab), Devin Williams (shoulder), Cionel Pérez (forearm). Bullpen and lineup depth remain strained.
Projected/Recent Lineups
Brewers
Jackson Chourio LF
Brice Turang 2B
William Contreras C
Andrew Vaughn / Jake Bauers 1B
Gary Sánchez / Christian Yelich DH
Luis Lara RF
Garrett Mitchell CF
Joey Ortiz 3B
Cooper Pratt SS
Mets
Francisco Lindor SS
Bo Bichette 3B
Carson Benge RF
Luis Robert Jr. CF
Eric Wagaman DH
Jared Young 1B
Marcus Semien 2B
Luis Torrens C
A.J. Ewing LF
Key bats: Chourio and Turang set the table for Milwaukee; Bauers provides power when healthy. For New York, Lindor, Bichette, and Benge form the core; Robert Jr. adds speed and pop when healthy.
Key Matchups
May vs. Mets lineup: Lindor and Bichette have experience against similar right-handers; Robert Jr. and Benge can punish mistakes. May’s ground-ball tendency may limit damage if the Brewers infield plays cleanly.
Stock vs. Brewers lineup: Chourio, Turang (lefty), and Contreras are dangerous. Stock’s higher WHIP and walk rate create traffic; Milwaukee’s patient approach and stolen-base threat (129 SB as a team) could pressure him.
Bullpens: Brewers have been stronger overall (team ERA ~3.42); Mets rely on opportunistic relief with key arms sidelined.
Recent Team Forms
Brewers: Strong season-long (best or near-best in NL). Last 10 roughly 6-4; competitive in most series despite the Tuesday extra-inning loss. Excellent pitching and OBP (.337 team).
Mets: Poor overall record but improved recently (roughly 7-3 in last 10, including the walk-off win Tuesday). Home record 31-35; offense ranks lower in AVG/OBP but shows power (more HRs than Milwaukee).
Series History
2026 meetings: Brewers took 2 of 3 in July (8-3, 0-4, 4-3). Mets won the Aug. 25 opener 3-2 in 10. Season series even or near-even heading into this game. Historically competitive; Brewers hold a slight long-term edge in recent years.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 154
New York Mets 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 25, 2026
