The Brewers will try to shake off their first loss since before the All-Star break and get back in the win column in the rubber match against the Mets.
Milwaukee dropped yesterday’s shutout, ending a four-game winning streak, but still has a chance to take the series with a victory today. Logan Henderson gets the ball for the Brewers, and the right-hander has looked sharp whenever he’s been on the mound.
He has made only seven starts this season after missing more than a month with a back issue, but since coming off the injured list he’s delivered two strong outings. In each of those starts, he held opponents to three hits over at least five innings, though he did give up four total runs.
For the year, Henderson carries a 2.97 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP.
New York counters with Christian Scott, a 27-year-old who has been one of the few bright spots in a difficult season for the Mets. Scott debuted in 2024 and posted a 4.56 ERA in nine starts before blowing out his elbow and undergoing Tommy John surgery. Back this season, he has been effective through 13 starts, logging a 2.87 ERA, 10.86 K/9, and 1.22 WHIP.
Milwaukee’s lineup against the right-hander Scott comes with few surprises. Christian Yelich is back in the leadoff spot, even with his .330 OBP standing as the lowest of his career.
Jackson Chourio hits second, followed by Brice Turang and William Contreras. Garrett Mitchell, who has hit better at home and against right-handed pitching this season, bats fifth.
Andrew Vaughn starts at first base and hits sixth, Jake Bauers is in right field and bats seventh, and the order finishes with shortstop Cooper Pratt and third baseman Joey Ortiz.
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