The Milwaukee Brewers are riding high after a dominant series-opening win over the New York Yankees on Friday night—their first shutout of the Bronx Bombers since 1992. Now, they’re aiming to turn that momentum into a series victory on Saturday night.
On the mound for the Brewers is left-hander Kyle Harrison, who won’t be bringing triple-digit heat but has been dazzling in his first season with Milwaukee. Acquired in a February trade with the Boston Red Sox, Harrison has posted a stellar 2.12 ERA across six starts. His last two outings have been his best yet: a 12-strikeout gem over six innings against the Pirates, followed by a one-run, six-inning win over the Nationals.
The Yankees counter with right-hander Cam Schlittler, who boasts an impressive 1.52 ERA this season. It’s a classic pitching duel between two young arms making their mark.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy is stacking the lineup with left-handed bats to counter the righty. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras are the only right-handed hitters—batting leadoff and third, respectively—with Brice Turang sandwiched between them. The rest of the order is a lefty-heavy mix: Jake Bauers, Tyler Black, Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, Luis Rengifo, and David Hamilton.
The Yankees are shaking things up too, with 38-year-old first baseman Paul Goldschmidt leading off. Goldschmidt has been a Brewer killer over his 16-year career, posting a .295 average, 30 homers, and a .932 OPS against them. Behind him comes Ben Rice, Aaron Judge, and Cody Bellinger. Keep an eye on rookie Spencer Jones, who made headlines with his debut facing 104-mph heat from Jacob Misiorowski; he’s back in center field, batting eighth.
In roster news, the Brewers placed Brandon Lockridge on the IL with a right knee laceration and contusion after his scary crash into the left-field wall on Friday. Blake Perkins has been recalled from Triple-A to take his spot. Manager Pat Murphy told reporters the recovery timeline is “at the shortest, a month.”
For fans gearing up for tonight’s game, it’s a night of strategic matchups and comeback stories—perfect for donning your Brewers or Yankees gear and settling in for what promises to be a thrilling contest.