MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (49-40) vs. Miami Marlins (40-47)

The Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins square off in the rubber match of their three-game weekend series. With both teams looking to gain momentum before the All-Star break, this matchup features a compelling pitching duel between a returning ace and a rising young arm.

Game Details

Team Records & Recent Form

• The Brewers have won 6 of their last 10 and lead the NL Central by 2.5 games.
• The Marlins are one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning 8 of their last 10 and outscoring opponents by 19 runs in that span.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Milwaukee Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (Season Debut)

• Making his first start of 2025 after missing over a year due to injury
• Career ERA: 3.18, WHIP: 1.07
• Known for elite fastball command and strikeout ability
• Projection systems place him in the 79th percentile for strikeouts

Miami Marlins: Edward Cabrera (3–2, 3.41 ERA)

• 58 IP, 66 K, 1.34 WHIP
• High walk rate (10.0%) but excellent swing-and-miss stuff
• Faces a disciplined Brewers lineup that ranks 6th in MLB in walks

Players to Watch

Milwaukee Brewers

• Christian Yelich: .271 AVG, 17 HR, 61 RBI – leads team in both HR and RBI
• Jackson Chourio: .254 AVG, 14 HR, 52 RBI – 4-game hitting streak, .368 over last 5 games
• Sal Frelick: .291 AVG – team leader in batting average
• Joey Ortiz: 4 HR, 14 RBI in last 10 games – emerging power bat

Miami Marlins

• Kyle Stowers: .267 AVG, 16 HR, 46 RBI – team leader in both HR and RBI
• Otto Lopez: .249 AVG, 9 HR, 27 BB – 13-for-41 with 17 RBI over last 10 games
• Xavier Edwards: .284 AVG – team leader in batting average
• Agustin Ramirez: .244 AVG, 13 HR – consistent middle-of-the-order threat

Injury Report Highlights

Milwaukee Brewers

• Brandon Woodruff – returning from long-term injury
• Rhys Hoskins – day-to-day (back)
• Garrett Mitchell – 60-day IL (shoulder)

Miami Marlins

• Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 10-day IL (hamstring)
• Jake Eder – 60-day IL (elbow)
• Nick Fortes – day-to-day (wrist)