MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (31-28) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (36-22)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (31-28) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (36-22)
  • Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1:05 PM ET
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
  • Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Wisconsin

Game Overview

The Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies close out their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, with both teams looking to gain momentum heading into June. The Brewers are riding a five-game winning streak, including a 6-2 victory in the series opener. Meanwhile, the Phillies remain one of the top teams in the National League, boasting a 19-9 home record.

Philadelphia’s offense has been explosive, ranking seventh in MLB with 270 runs scored this season. Milwaukee, however, has been consistent, ranking 11th with 246 runs.

Key Players to Watch

  • Milwaukee Brewers:
    • Sal Frelick – Coming off a four-hit performance, batting .294 this season.
    • Christian Yelich – Power hitter with 12 home runs, leading the team in RBIs.
    • Brice Turang – Speedster with 14 stolen bases, providing a spark at the top of the lineup.
  • Philadelphia Phillies:
  • Kyle Schwarber – Leads the team with 19 home runs, ranking fifth in slugging percentage.
  • Bryce Harper – Batting .267, with 13 doubles and eight home runs.
  • Trea Turner – Speed and power threat, hitting .303 with five home runs and 14 stolen bases.

Pitching Matchup

  • Milwaukee Brewers:Chad Patrick (2-4, 2.97 ERA, 51 K)
    • Patrick has been solid, allowing three earned runs or fewer in every start this season.
    • He pitched 4.2 scoreless innings in his last outing, striking out six.
  • Philadelphia Phillies: Jesús Luzardo (5-0, 2.15 ERA, 62 K)
  • Luzardo has been dominant, holding opponents to a .203 batting average.
  • He has recorded five quality starts this season and is undefeated.

Philadelphia has won 67.4% of games when favored this season, while Milwaukee has won 29.6% of games as an underdog. The Phillies’ home-field advantage and Luzardo’s pitching dominance make them favorites.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       8

Philadelphia Phillies      – 175

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025