The Milwaukee Brewers are back at it today for a thrilling rubber match against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the stakes couldn't be higher. After a blazing start last night that fizzled out, the Crew is hungry to lock in a series win. This afternoon's clash features a classic pitching duel: veteran Brandon Woodruff takes the mound for Milwaukee, facing off against Arizona's offseason gem, Michael Soroka.
Woodruff, the longest-tenured arm in the Brewers' rotation, has been a steady force through five starts, posting a solid 3.77 ERA and a sharp 1.01 WHIP. He's looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Pirates, where he allowed three earned runs over five innings. Meanwhile, Soroka has been worth every penny of his one-year, $7.5 million deal with the Diamondbacks. Arizona has won four of his five starts, and he's personally claimed the win in all four, boasting a stingy 2.60 ERA and 0.8 bWAR already this season.
The Brewers' lineup is shaking things up today. Brice Turang slides into the two-hole, opening the leadoff spot for Garrett Mitchell. Mitchell started the season on fire, but he's been struggling with high-zone pitches lately—his average has dipped to .230 with just two hits in his last 19 at-bats. That's a key matchup to watch as Soroka works his magic.
Behind them, William Contreras and Jake Bauers lock down the heart of the order at third and fourth. Tyler Black, fresh off a three-hit performance in the series opener, will DH and hit fifth. Luis Rengifo and Sal Frelick follow—Frelick has been a spark this series with two hits and three runs scored. The bottom of the lineup features Greg Jones, who's off to a tough start with a -0.6 bWAR in 17 at-bats, and David Hamilton holding down shortstop.
It's the perfect April finale, and you won't want to miss a pitch. Catch all the action on Brewers.TV, WTMJ 620, or the Brewers Radio Network, with first pitch at 12:40 p.m. Whether you're gearing up for game day or just looking to rep your favorite team, this is the kind of matchup that makes baseball unforgettable.