The Milwaukee Brewers enter their matchup with the New York Mets owning baseball’s best record at 63-37. A victory would extend Milwaukee’s post-All-Star-break winning streak to five games and secure the series.
Brandon Sproat carries an added storyline into the start, as the right-hander faces the organization that traded him to Milwaukee in the Freddy Peralta deal during the offseason. Sproat has posted a 5.16 ERA this season, while Mets left-hander Zac Thornton brings a 2.60 ERA into just his fourth major league start.
Game Snapshot
| Team | Record | Starting Pitcher | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 63-37 | Brandon Sproat | 5.16 |
| New York Mets | 42-59 | Zac Thornton | 2.60 |
Milwaukee’s recent surge has moved the club to the top of both the NL Central and the overall MLB standings. The Mets, meanwhile, bring a 42-59 record into a game that offers the Brewers another opportunity to build on their momentum.
Because Thornton is a left-hander, Milwaukee has leaned more heavily on right-handed bats in its lineup. Christian Yelich gets the night off, moving William Contreras into the designated hitter spot and placing Gary Sánchez behind the plate for Sproat.
Jackson Chourio leads off for the Brewers, followed by Brice Turang, while Garrett Mitchell starts in center field. Luis Lara is set to play right field and bat seventh, with Cooper Pratt and Joey Ortiz handling the left side of the infield near the bottom of the order.
New York’s lineup includes Juan Soto, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert, and Marcus Semien. Rookies AJ Ewing and Carson Benge are also mixed into the Mets’ group.
Brewers Injury Updates
| Player | Current Update | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | Beginning a rehab assignment | Play five innings with Triple-A Nashville |
| Kyle Harrison | Scheduled for a four-up live batting practice session Saturday | Start rehab assignment July 31 |
| DL Hall | Moving rehab work to Nashville | Throw two innings tomorrow |
| Brandon Lockridge | Expected to travel to Triple-A Nashville tomorrow | Begin rehab assignment |
According to Brew Crew Ball, Joel Kuhnel is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session. Sal Frelick, who is on the injured list with shoulder soreness, underwent an arthrogram to establish a diagnosis and a timeline for a return.
The matchup puts Milwaukee’s league-leading form against a former Mets prospect seeking a strong outing against his old club. A Brewers win would add another milestone to a four-game run that has strengthened their position atop the standings.