First Pitch: 1:10 PM ET
Venue: loanDepot park — Miami, Florida
Weather Update
The game is played indoors at loanDepot park, so weather will not affect conditions. However, Miami’s outdoor temperature around gametime is expected to be 75–84°F with light 4 mph winds.
Injury Report
Milwaukee Brewers
Kyle Harrison — knee/wrist issue, expected to start next week.
Jackson Chourio — recovering from hamate surgery, taking swings again.
Miami Marlins
Kyle Stowers — hamstring, playing rehab games.
Team Records & Recent Form
Milwaukee Brewers (11–8)
Last 5: W7‑5, W2‑1, W2‑1, L9‑7, L8‑6
Season Stats:
5.2 runs/game
.238 AVG
18 HR
3.97 ERA
.242 opponent AVG
Miami Marlins (9–11)
Last 5: L7‑5, L6‑3, L6‑5, W10‑4, L8‑2
Season Stats:
4.7 runs/game
.257 AVG
15 HR
4.17 ERA
.222 opponent AVG
Probable Pitching Matchup
MIL — Brandon Woodruff (RHP)
Record: 1–0
ERA: 4.32
Career: 887 strikeouts in 761 innings pitched.
Power pitcher with elite strikeout ability; Brewers’ ace‑level arm returning to form.
MIA — Sandy Alcantara (RHP)
Record: 2–1
ERA: 2.67
Team leader in wins and innings.
Former Cy Young winner; heavy sinker, elite stamina.
Key Player Matchups
Milwaukee Brewers
William Contreras: .309 AVG — team batting leader.
Gary Sánchez: 5 HR — top power threat.
Garrett Mitchell: 16 RBI — run‑production leader.
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez: .347 AVG, 3‑for‑5 with HR & triple on 4/17.
Liam Hicks: 18 RBI — team RBI leader.
Osiris Lopez: HR + 2 RBI in last game; emerging power.
Series History & Context
Brewers won 7–5 on April 17.
Brewers have won three straight entering this matchup.
Marlins have lost four of their last five.
Betting Trends
Brewers: 5.2 runs/game, strong bullpen (66.7% save rate).
Marlins: Better batting average (.257) but inconsistent pitching.
Brewers won previous matchup and have momentum.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Miami Marlins – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
