MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (68-44) vs. Atlanta Braves (47-64)

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Game Details

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
  • Broadcast: Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports South, MLB.tv

Team Overview

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Road Record: 32–24
  • Recent Form: 7–3 in last 10 games
  • Team Batting Average (Last 10): .310
  • Pitching Probable: Freddy Peralta (12–5, 3.08 ERA, 134 K)

Atlanta Braves

  • Home Record: 26–27
  • Recent Form: 3–7 in last 10 games
  • Team ERA (Last 10): 5.69
  • Pitching Probable: Joey Wentz (2–2, 5.02 ERA, 49 K)

Key Matchups & Players to Watch

PlayerTeamWhy It Matters
Freddy PeraltaBrewersAll-Star with elite strikeout rate; 3.15 ERA vs Braves in last 7 starts
Joey WentzBraves1.50 ERA since joining rotation; cutter grip adjustment has boosted performance
Andrew VaughnBrewers17-for-39, 4 HR, 12 RBI in last 10 games
Sal FrelickBrewers.296 AVG, 12 doubles, 3 triples, 8 HR – consistent contact hitter
Michael Harris IIBraves19-for-41, 3 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HR in last 10 games
Matt OlsonBraves27 doubles, 18 HR – power threat in middle of lineup

Head-to-Head & Recent Trends

  • Season Series: Tied 2–2
  • Last Meeting: Brewers won 3–1 on August 4
  • Brewers Last 10 Games: 7–3, +23 run differential
  • Braves Last 10 Games: 3–7, -14 run differential
  • Total Runs in Season Series: All games have finished with 8 or fewer runs

Injury Report

Atlanta Braves

  • Austin Riley (abdominal), Ronald Acuña Jr. (calf), Chris Sale (rib), Reynaldo López (shoulder), Joe Jiménez (knee) – all on IL

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Sal Frelick (knee – day-to-day), Jackson Chourio (hamstring), Rhys Hoskins (thumb), Garrett Mitchell (oblique), Jordan Montgomery (elbow) – all on IL

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       – 149

Atlanta Braves                  8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025