The Detroit Tigers (10-7) and Milwaukee Brewers (9-9) are set to face off in the series finale at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Brewers dominated Game 2 with a 5-0 victory, holding the Tigers to just one hit, while Detroit won the opener 9-1 behind a stellar pitching performance from Tarik Skubal.
Game Details
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers (10-7) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (9-9)
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Wisconsin
- Betting Odds: Brewers (-131), Tigers (+111) Over/Under: 8 runs
Team Breakdown
Milwaukee Brewers
- Record: 9-9 (3rd in NL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Brewers snapped a three-game losing streak with their 5-0 win on Tuesday. Quinn Priester pitched a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and Rhys Hoskins crushed a 440-foot home run to lead the offense.
- Key Players:
- Christian Yelich (OF) – Batting .292 with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
- Brice Turang (2B) – Leads the team with 22 hits and a .333 batting average.
- Jackson Chourio (OF) – Has 5 HR, 17 RBI, and a .611 slugging percentage.
- Pitching Matchup: José Quintana (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K) will start for Milwaukee. He pitched seven scoreless innings in his last outing against Arizona.
Detroit Tigers
- Record: 10-7 (2nd in AL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Tigers struggled in Game 2, managing just one hit and going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Jack Flaherty lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits.
- Key Players:
- Spencer Torkelson (1B) – Batting .309 with 5 HR and 11 RBI.
- Kerry Carpenter (OF) – Has 4 HR and 9 RBI.
- Riley Greene (OF) – Batting .298 with 3 HR and 14 hits.
- Pitching Matchup: Keider Montero will make his season debut for Detroit.
Game Outlook
The Brewers have been solid at home (6-3 record), while the Tigers have been average on the road (5-5 record). Milwaukee’s offense ranks sixth in MLB with 82 runs, while Detroit ranks eighth with 80 runs.
With Quintana in strong form and Montero making his first start, expect a low-scoring battle. If the Tigers can get early offense from Torkelson and Carpenter, they have a chance to steal the win. However, Milwaukee’s home-field advantage and recent momentum give them the edge.
Detroit Tigers 8.5
Milwaukee Brewers – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 15, 2025
