Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, Georgia
First Pitch: 7:20 PM ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports South, MLB Network (select markets)
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 82–85°F at first pitch
- Wind: 6–10 mph blowing out to left field
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Rain: <20% chance, but no delays expected
- Impact: Slight boost to RH power hitters; warm air helps carry fly balls.
Injury Report
Milwaukee Brewers
- Willy Adames — OUT (wrist sprain)
- Jackson Chourio — Probable (hamstring tightness)
- Robert Gasser — OUT (elbow surgery)
- Trevor Megill — OUT (shoulder inflammation)
- Rhys Hoskins — Questionable (back stiffness)
Atlanta Braves
- Ronald Acuña Jr. — OUT (ACL recovery)
- Ozzie Albies — OUT (foot fracture)
- Sean Murphy — Probable (knee soreness)
- Spencer Strider — OUT (UCL surgery)
- Michael Harris II — OUT (groin strain)
Team Records & Recent Form
Milwaukee Brewers (45–27)
- Last 10: 7–3
- Road Record: 22–15
- Run Differential: +54
- Trend: Elite pitching staff; offense streaky but timely.
- Key Note: Brewers are 10–4 in their last 14 road games.
Atlanta Braves (46–27)
- Last 10: 6–4
- Home Record: 25–12
- Run Differential: +71
- Trend: Despite injuries, lineup depth and pitching remain top-tier.
- Key Note: Braves are 14–5 in their last 19 home night games.
Pitching Matchup
Milwaukee — Jacob Misiorowski (RHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 5–2
- ERA: 3.24
- WHIP: 1.18
- K/BB: 89/31
- Road ERA: 3.01
Scouting Notes:
- One of MLB’s most electric young arms; routinely hits 99–101 mph.
- Braves rank top 10 vs high-velocity fastballs, but missing Acuña and Albies reduces that threat.
- Command can waver; walks are his biggest risk.
- Slider is a true out pitch vs RH-heavy lineups.
Atlanta — Maximo Pérez (LHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 7–3
- ERA: 3.08
- WHIP: 1.12
- K/9: 9.4
Scouting Notes:
- Young lefty with elite poise; fastball/changeup combo is devastating.
- Brewers rank 23rd in MLB vs LHP, a clear matchup edge for Pérez.
- Generates weak contact; rarely gives up big innings.
- Has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 8 of his last 10 starts.
Key Player Matchups
Christian Yelich (MIL) vs LHP
- Yelich hitting .292 vs lefties in 2026, a major improvement.
- Pérez’s changeup will be the key pitch in this duel.
Matt Olson (ATL) vs Misiorowski
- Olson slugging .560 at home.
- Misiorowski’s fastball plays into Olson’s power zones if elevated.
William Contreras (MIL) vs Pérez
- Contreras hitting .318 vs LHP and is Milwaukee’s most consistent bat.
- Strong matchup for total bases props.
Austin Riley (ATL) vs Misiorowski
- Riley hitting .305 in June, heating up at the right time.
- Misiorowski’s slider must stay down to avoid damage.
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Braves lead 6–4
- At Truist Park: Braves lead 8–3 since 2021
- Recent Trend: 5 of last 7 matchups have gone OVER the total.
Betting Trends
Milwaukee Brewers
- 7–3 in last 10 overall
- Under is 6–2 in their last 8 road games
- Brewers 5–1 in Misiorowski’s last 6 starts
Atlanta Braves
- 14–5 in last 19 home night games
- Over is 5–1 in their last 6 at home
- Braves 8–3 in Pérez’s last 11 starts
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 175
Atlanta Braves 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 18, 2026
