First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT / 8:10 PM ET
Television: AT&T SportsNet Southwest, Bally Sports Wisconsin, MLB.TV
Series: Game 1 of 3 — Interleague Matchup
The Brewers enter this matchup as one of the NL’s hottest teams, powered by elite pitching and a deep, balanced lineup. The Astros, meanwhile, continue to struggle with inconsistency and injuries, sitting below .500 and searching for stability. Houston sends Kai‑Wei Teng, a strikeout‑capable but volatile right‑hander, against Evan Crow, one of Milwaukee’s most reliable young arms. This matchup features Milwaukee’s pitching depth against Houston’s inconsistent but dangerous offense.
WEATHER & BALLPARK CONDITIONS
(Minute Maid Park is retractable‑roof — weather may influence roof decision but not gameplay.)
Temperature Outside: 87–90°F
Sky: Mostly clear
Humidity: 70–75%
Wind: 8–12 mph
Chance of Rain: 20%
Roof: Likely closed due to heat and humidity
Park Factor: Neutral to slightly hitter‑friendly with roof closed; boosts right‑center power
Conditions indoors favor line‑drive hitters and gap power, with HR carry slightly reduced.
INJURY REPORT
Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Yelich — ACTIVE
William Contreras — ACTIVE
Rhys Hoskins — PROBABLE (ankle soreness)
Jackson Chourio — ACTIVE
Devin Williams — OUT (back stress fracture)
Houston Astros
Yordan Álvarez — ACTIVE
Kyle Tucker — OUT (wrist fracture)
José Altuve — PROBABLE (hamstring tightness)
Framber Valdez — OUT (elbow inflammation)
Ryan Pressly — ACTIVE
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Milwaukee Brewers (33–20)
Last 10: 7–3
Road Record: 16–11
Run Differential: +47
Trend: Pitching dominant; offense efficient; bullpen strong despite injuries
Milwaukee has been one of MLB’s most consistent teams in May.
Houston Astros (26–32)
Last 10: 4–6
Home Record: 13–15
Run Differential: –29
Trend: Offense inconsistent; pitching struggling; bullpen unreliable late
Houston has been unable to sustain momentum due to injuries and rotation instability.
SERIES HISTORY
2025 Season Series: Brewers won 2–1
Last 10 Meetings: Brewers lead 6–4
At Minute Maid Park: Astros have won 3 of last 5
Average Runs/Game (last 5 matchups): 8.0
These teams tend to play competitive, mid‑scoring games.
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
MIL — EVAN CROW (RHP)
2026 Stats: 3.44 ERA | 1.18 WHIP | 8.9 K/9
Last 3 Starts: 2.97 ERA, 1.12 WHIP
Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, curveball, changeup
Strengths: Excellent command; strong vs. right‑handed hitters; induces weak contact
Weakness: Occasionally vulnerable to left‑handed power
Matchup Outlook: Crow’s slider/curve combo plays well against Houston’s right‑handed core, but Álvarez is a major threat.
HOU — KAI‑WEI TENG (RHP)
2026 Stats: 4.61 ERA | 1.33 WHIP | 9.5 K/9
Last 3 Starts: 5.02 ERA, 1.41 WHIP
Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, splitter, slider
Strengths: Swing‑and‑miss stuff; excellent vs. right‑handed hitters
Weakness: Walks; HR‑prone; struggles vs. disciplined lineups
Matchup Outlook: Milwaukee’s patient hitters (Yelich, Contreras, Hoskins) match up well against Teng’s inconsistent command.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) vs. Evan Crow
Álvarez crushes breaking balls left up
Crow must avoid middle‑middle sliders
Edge: Álvarez
Christian Yelich (MIL) vs. Kai‑Wei Teng
Yelich excels vs. high‑spin fastballs
Teng struggles vs. left‑handed hitters
Edge: Yelich
William Contreras (MIL) vs. HOU Bullpen
Contreras is elite vs. late‑inning fastballs
Astros bullpen ranks bottom‑10 in ERA
Edge: Contreras
José Altuve (HOU) vs. MIL Pitching
Altuve handles velocity well
Crow’s changeup can neutralize him
Edge: Even
BETTING TRENDS
Milwaukee Brewers
7–3 in last 10
6–2 in last 8 road games
Under is 5–3 in last 8
Houston Astros
3–6 in last 9
2–5 in last 7 home games
Over is 6–4 in last 10
Head‑to‑Head
Brewers 6–4 last 10
Unders hit in 3 of last 5
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 117
Houston Astros 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 28, 2026
