The Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of achieving a significant milestone in their franchise history as they pursue their first-ever 100-win season. To reach this goal, continued success against the Cincinnati Reds will be essential. The two teams are set to clash six times over the next 10 days, with a three-game series kicking off at Great American Ball Park this weekend.
This season, the Brewers have dominated the Reds, holding a 6-1 record against them. Milwaukee's pitchers have been particularly effective, allowing more than three runs in a game only twice. Their sole defeat came in a 7-2 loss, where the Reds capitalized on two home runs off pitcher Jacob Misiorowski. In the six victories against Cincinnati, the Brewers have outscored their rivals 26-13, showcasing their offensive and pitching prowess, with at least 10 strikeouts recorded in all but one game.
As the Brewers gear up for this series, they will be without Misiorowski and Logan Henderson on the mound, which puts additional pressure on the team's hitting lineup. Currently, Milwaukee averages four runs per game against the Reds, and they will need to enhance that performance to secure wins in this critical stretch.
This series is part of a grueling schedule for the Brewers, who are currently engaged in a stretch of 16 consecutive games against National League Central opponents. This includes matchups against the Chicago Cubs, where they recently played four games, and will continue with six games against the Reds and three against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Milwaukee has performed well against division rivals this season, boasting a record of 24-13.
For fans eager to catch the Brewers-Reds series, here are the details:
- TV Channel: All games will be broadcast on Brewers.TV. Specific channels include 1263 on XFinity, 670 on DirecTV, and 1743 on U-Verse. Spectrum customers should check local listings, as the channel may vary.
- Live Streaming: Fans can watch the games on Brewers.TV and through the MLB app. A full-season subscription is available for $99.99, while monthly plans are priced at $19.99. Fubo also offers a free trial for new subscribers.
- Announcers: The games will feature play-by-play commentary from Brian Anderson or Jeff Levering, with analysis from Bill Schroeder, Vinny Rottino, or Tim Dillard, along with field reporting by Sophia Minnaert.
The Brewers and Reds will face off at the following times:
- September 4: 5:10 p.m. CT
- September 5: 5:40 p.m. CT
- September 6: 11:10 a.m. CT
For those who prefer to listen to the games, the Brewers Radio Network, including flagship station AM-620 WTMJ, will provide coverage. Announcers for the radio broadcasts include Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle, and Josh Maurer.
Additionally, fans can tune in via Sirius XM Radio, with the Brewers broadcast available on the app, and the Reds broadcast on Channel 203 for September 4, Channel 206 for September 5, and Channel 202 for September 6.
The probable starters for the series are as follows:
- September 4: Milwaukee LHP Shane Drohan (7-5, 3.75 ERA) vs. Cincinnati RHP Rhett Lowder (6-8, 5.14 ERA)
- September 5: Milwaukee RHP Dustin May (6-9, 4.69 ERA) vs. Cincinnati LHP Andrew Abbott (6-10, 4.49 ERA)
- September 6: Milwaukee LHP Kyle Harrison (10-4, 3.45 ERA) vs. Cincinnati RHP Brady Singer (5-13, 4.83 ERA)
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