Game Details
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (31–48) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (43–35)
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Bally Sports Wisconsin, MLB.TV
Game Context & Stakes
The Brewers enter this three-game series riding a four-game win streak, having just swept the Twins with a staggering 35 runs scored over the weekend. The Pirates, meanwhile, snapped a three-series losing skid with an 8–3 win over the Rangers on Sunday.
This is the fifth meeting of the season between these NL Central rivals, with the season series tied 2–2.
Starting Pitchers
Pittsburgh Pirates – Braxton Ashcraft (RHP)
- MLB Debut as Starter
- 2025 Stats (Relief): 1.54 ERA, 11.2 IP, 10 K, .209 BAA
- Scouting Report: Ranked No. 7 in the Pirates system, Ashcraft is a 2018 second-round pick making his first MLB start after seven strong bullpen outings. He features a mid-90s fastball, sharp slider, and excellent command.
Milwaukee Brewers – Chad Patrick (RHP)
- Record: 3–7
- ERA: 3.50
- WHIP: 1.28
- Last Start: 5 IP, 4 ER vs. Twins
- Scouting Report: Patrick has been solid but inconsistent, with signs of regression in June. He’ll be asked to eat innings after a bullpen-heavy weekend.
Players to Watch
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Andrew McCutchen: .264 AVG, 3 HR in last 10 games
- Bryan Reynolds: 8 HR, 11 doubles; team leader in RBI
- Tommy Pham: 3-for-5, 3 RBI in Sunday’s win over Texas
- Nick Gonzales: .275 AVG, 2 hits and 1 RBI Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers
- Christian Yelich: .405 AVG, 13 RBI in last 10 games; 14 HR, 54 RBI on the season
- Jackson Chourio: .260 AVG, 12 HR, 22 doubles
- Sal Frelick: .298 AVG; 4-game hit streak
- Brice Turang: .274 AVG, 11 doubles; 7-game hit streak
Trends
- Brewers are 7–3 in their last 10 games
- Pirates are 3–7 in their last 10, hitting just .215 as a team
- Brewers are 23–15 at home; Pirates are 11–27 on the road
- OVER has hit in 5 of the last 10 games for both teams
How to Watch Pirates vs Brewers – June 23, 2025
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh (PIT), Bally Sports Wisconsin (MIL)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: KDKA-FM 93.7 (PIT), WTMJ 620 AM (MIL)
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates 8.5
Milwaukee Brewers – 183
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025
