MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (61-67) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (80-48)

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Game Overview

  • Time: 8:10 PM ET
  • Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
  • Broadcast: ESPN / FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin / MLB.tv
  • Season Series: Giants lead 3–1

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarting PitcherW–LERAWHIPK
GiantsCarson Whisenhunt0–0
BrewersJosé Quintana10–43.321.2873
  • Whisenhunt makes his debut, adding intrigue to a struggling Giants rotation.
  • Quintana has been rock-solid, posting a 3.32 ERA over 105.2 IP and seeking his fourth straight quality start.

Team Trends

San Francisco Giants

  • Last 10 Games: 2–8
  • Batting Average: .211
  • ERA: 5.07
  • Top Performers:
    • Heliot Ramos: .263 AVG, 15 HR, 53 RBI
    • Jung Hoo Lee: .333 AVG over last 10 games
    • Rafael Devers: 25 HR, 83 RBI
  • Road Record: 31–34
  • Struggles: 27–45 when allowing a home run

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Last 10 Games: 6–4
  • Batting Average: .263
  • ERA: 3.03
  • Top Performers:
    • Christian Yelich: 26 HR, 87 RBI
    • Brice Turang: .286 AVG, 14 HR, 47 walks
    • Sal Frelick: .300 AVG, .421 over last 5 games
  • Home Record: 42–20
  • League Rank: 2nd in runs scored, 2nd in OBP (.332), 2nd in batting average (.258)

Milwaukee enters with momentum and a dominant home record, while San Francisco is reeling and sending a rookie to the mound. Quintana’s consistency and the Brewers’ offensive depth—led by Yelich, Turang, and Frelick—make them the clear favorite. But if Whisenhunt can surprise and Devers stays hot, the Giants could keep it close.

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      8.5

Milwaukee Brewers       – 175

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025

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