Brewers Aim for Eighth Straight Win Against Reds Tonight

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Milwaukee Brewers are set to continue their strong June run with a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, starting tonight at 7:10 p.m. EST. Coming off a seven-game winning streak, the Brewers aim to solidify their push for the NL Wild Card spot.

The Brewers, sitting at 32-28, have just completed a successful road trip, defeating the Red Sox and Phillies. This winning streak has put them within 1.5 games of a Wild Card position. In contrast, the Reds enter this series with a 29-31 record after a tough stretch where they went 4-5 against the Cubs and Royals.

Milwaukee faces a crucial moment as they approach the midpoint of the season. José Quintana‘s recent return has strengthened their roster, and pitcher Brandon Woodruff is expected to make his comeback soon. Other players like Tyler Black are also on rehab assignments, while outfielders Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell are anticipated to return later this month.

Christian Yelich stands out for the Brewers, showing signs of his MVP-level play with 12 homers and solid batting statistics. The team overall boasts a respectable offensive performance, scoring 274 runs this season, placing them eighth in the National League.

On the other side, Cincinnati’s lineup features Elly De La Cruz, who leads the team with 12 homers and 45 runs. Despite struggling with injuries like those of Jeimer Candelario and Austin Hays, the Reds have managed to remain competitive in their division.

Tonight’s matchup has Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale, who is 6.00 ERA, facing the Reds’ Brady Singer, who has a 4.60 ERA. Both have shown flashes of brilliance but also vulnerabilities this season.

As Milwaukee heads into their series with high spirits, fans anxiously await to see if the Brewers can extend their winning streak to eight games against their division rivals.