The Atlanta Braves (27-37) travel to American Family Field to face the Milwaukee Brewers (35-31) in a crucial MLB regular-season matchup on Monday, June 9, 2025. The Braves are looking to snap their five-game losing streak, while the Brewers aim to bounce back after a recent loss.
Game Details
- Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: American Family Field (Milwaukee, WI)
- Broadcast: Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Wisconsin
- Radio: 680 The Fan (Atlanta), WTMJ 620 AM (Milwaukee)
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Atlanta Braves (27-37)
- Last Game: The Braves suffered a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants, extending their losing streak.
- Key Players:
- Matt Olson – Leads the team with 13 home runs and 37 RBIs, providing power in the lineup.
- Marcell Ozuna – Batting .257, with 10 home runs and 50 walks, contributing to Atlanta’s offensive depth.
- Chris Sale – Starting pitcher with a 3-4 record, 2.93 ERA, and 96 strikeouts, looking to continue his strong form.
- Strengths: Power hitting, strong strikeout potential from Sale.
- Weaknesses: Struggles in close games, inconsistent bullpen.
Milwaukee Brewers (35-31)
- Last Game: The Brewers fell 9-1 to the Cincinnati Reds, snapping their winning streak.
- Key Players:
- Christian Yelich – Batting .275, with 8 home runs and 32 RBIs, leading Milwaukee’s offense.
- William Contreras – Provides consistency at the plate, batting .289 with 10 home runs.
- Aaron Civale – Starting pitcher with a 1-1 record, looking to improve his command against Atlanta.
- Strengths: Strong home record (19-12), solid bullpen depth.
- Weaknesses: Struggles against power-hitting teams, inconsistent starting pitching.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: The Braves have won 48.9% of their games as favorites this season, while the Brewers have won 37.5% of their games as underdogs.
- Game Strategy:
- Atlanta: Needs Sale to deliver a dominant outing and capitalize on Milwaukee’s pitching inconsistencies.
- Milwaukee: Must control the pace and rely on Yelich and Contreras to generate runs.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves – 174
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 8, 2025
