MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (27-30) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (28-28)

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Game Overview

The Brewers have dominated the series so far, winning Game 1 (3-2) and Game 2 (5-1 in extra innings). Milwaukee secured Tuesday’s victory with a walk-off grand slam by Christian Yelich, extending their three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Boston has struggled offensively, scoring just three total runs in the series, and is now on a four-game losing streak.

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
Red SoxBrayan Bello (RHP)2-14.081.7025
BrewersFreddy Peralta (RHP)5-32.551.1260

Bello is making his eighth start of the season, looking to improve his control and strikeout rate. Peralta has been dominant at home, posting a 0.75 ERA in four starts at American Family Field.

Team Comparisons

CategoryRed SoxBrewers
Record27-3028-28
Runs Per Game4.34.2
Batting Average.247.233
Home Runs6945
ERA4.083.90
Bullpen ERA3.503.72

Boston has been better offensively, ranking fourth in the AL in home runs (69), while Milwaukee has relied more on pitching and defense.

Key Players to Watch

Boston Red Sox

  • Rafael Devers (DH) – 12 HR, 15 doubles, .286 AVG, Boston’s top slugger.
  • Jarren Duran (OF) – 13 doubles, six triples, four home runs, hitting .277.
  • Wilyer Abreu (OF) – 12 HR, 28 RBI, emerging as a key power bat.

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Christian Yelich (DH) – Hit a walk-off grand slam in Game 2, providing clutch hitting.
  • Jackson Chourio (OF) – 8 HR, 28 RBI, hitting .246.
  • Sal Frelick (OF) – 11-for-34 in his last 10 games, contributing offensively.

Matchup Breakdown

  • Red Sox’s Offense vs. Brewers’ Pitching – Boston has struggled to score in recent games, averaging just 2.3 runs per game in their last three contests.
  • Brewers’ Power vs. Red Sox’s Bullpen – Milwaukee has relied on home runs, while Boston’s bullpen has been solid (3.50 ERA).
  • Peralta’s Dominance vs. Red Sox’s Struggles – Peralta has been outstanding at home, while Boston’s lineup has been inconsistent.

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 7.5

Milwaukee Brewers       – 148

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 27, 2025