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Brewers vs Reds game
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The gist
Brewers (87-54) face Reds (67-73) Friday at 6:10 p.m. ET. Milwaukee can clinch a playoff spot as soon as Sunday.
Background
The Milwaukee Brewers, with the best record in MLB, begin a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Brewers lead the NL Central by eight games over the Cubs, while the Reds are 6.5 games back in the wild-card race. This series is part of a stretch of 16 consecutive games against division opponents for Milwaukee.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 2026Reds beat Padres 4-3, taking two of three in that series.
- Sep 3, 2026Brewers enter Thursday's game vs. Cubs at 87-53, best in MLB.
- Sep 4, 2026Brewers (87-54) open three-game series at Reds (67-73); Shane Drohan starts for Milwaukee, Rhett Lowder for Cincinnati.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised closer Trevor Megill: 'He's been unbelievable... magnificent and trusted.'
- Analysts
- Milwaukee has a 61% win probability per betting odds, with analysts expecting a big offensive output against Reds starter Lowder.