The Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in Game 2 of their three-game series at American Family Field in Milwaukee on April 19, 2025, at 5:10 p.m. PST. The Brewers took the series opener with a 5-3 victory, powered by Christian Yelich’s clutch hitting and William Contreras’ late-game RBI.
Team Overview & Season Performance
Milwaukee Brewers (11-9, No. 3 in NL Central)
- The Brewers have won four of their last five series, showing strong form heading into this matchup.
- Jackson Chourio leads the offense, hitting .262/.267/.536 with five home runs and 17 RBIs.
- Brice Turang and Sal Frelick have been consistent, both batting over .300 this season.
- Milwaukee’s pitching staff has been dealing with injuries, but reinforcements are expected soon.
Oakland Athletics (9-11, No. 4 in AL West)
- The Athletics have struggled against top-tier teams, going 4-9 against the Mariners, Cubs, Padres, and Mets.
- Tyler Soderstrom has been a breakout star, leading MLB with nine home runs this season.
- Jacob Wilson has been a key contributor, hitting .338/.338/.507 with 24 hits.
- Oakland’s bullpen has been solid, with Mason Miller recording six scoreless innings and five saves.
Key Matchups & X-Factors
Chad Patrick vs. Athletics’ Power Hitters
- Patrick (1-0, 1.76 ERA) has been impressive but has a high flyball rate (48%), which could be risky against Oakland’s power-heavy lineup.
- The Athletics rank fifth in MLB with 27 home runs, making them a dangerous opponent.
Luis Severino vs. Brewers’ Offense
- Severino (0-3, 4.01 ERA) has struggled but has 21 strikeouts through four starts.
- Milwaukee’s lineup has been heating up, with Contreras and Hoskins finding their rhythm.
Bullpen Battle
- The Brewers’ bullpen ranks 28th in ERA (5.35), meaning late-game situations could be a challenge.
- Oakland’s relievers, led by Mason Miller, have been lights out, giving them an edge in close games.
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
Milwaukee Brewers – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 18, 2025
