The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 41-26 record. They dropped the final two games of their road series against the Athletics. The team had a scheduled off-day on Thursday. They used it to travel back to Milwaukee. This was after a high-altitude three-game set in Las Vegas.
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MLB Game Recap
In Wednesday night’s series finale, Milwaukee fell 4-3 to the Athletics after a late-inning bullpen collapse. Starter Brandon Sproat dominated the game. He allowed only one run on four hits over six innings. He exited with a 3-1 lead. The advantage disappeared in the seventh inning. Reliever Chad Patrick surrendered a solo shot to Carlos Cortes. He also gave up a two-run homer to Lawrence Butler.
Standout Performer
Brandon Sproat delivered his most effective start of the season, posting a line of 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, and 0 BB. He silenced a red-hot Athletics lineup. They had combined for 12 home runs earlier in the series. He maintained a lead built on solo home runs by Jackson Chourio and Gary Sanchez. Despite his quality start and exiting with the lead, he received a no-decision following the bullpen’s struggles.
Key News & Notes
The Milwaukee Brewers have paused the rehab assignment for Quinn Priester. They recalled him from the Arizona Complex League. He remains on the injured list due to neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. Meanwhile, right-hander Brandon Woodruff is rejoining the team in Milwaukee. He is evaluating a potential Major League start. This follows his latest rehab outing, where he threw 68 pitches. Front office lead Matt Arnold also recently addressed the club’s long-term strategy. This followed the seven-year contract extension for top prospect Luis Lara. Arnold noted a deliberate patience regarding further position player promotions.
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Farm Report
- Nashville Sounds (AAA): Defeated Durham 16-5. Ethan Murray led the offense by going 3-for-4. He also walked and scored four runs. This marks the first time a Sounds player has crossed the plate four times in a single game this season.
- Biloxi Shuckers (AA): Shut out 8-0 by Birmingham. Mark Coley II recorded two of the team’s six total hits. He finished 2-for-4 with a walk. The Shuckers struggled to find an offensive rhythm.
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (High A): Game was postponed
- Warbirds (Rookie): Topped the Howlers 7-3. Brady Ebel delivered a decisive blow. He had a 1-for-4 night, including a three-run home run and a walk. This performance secured the victory for the rookie-level squad.
- ACL Brewers (Rookie): Won 5-2 against the Mariners. Liao was perfect at the plate. He finished 2-for-2 with a home run. He also drew a walk, scored two runs, and drove in three RBIs in the winning effort.
Deep Dive: The 2026 MLB Draft
The 2026 MLB Draft is scheduled to begin on July 11th. The Brewers’ front office is narrowing its focus on the 25th overall pick in the first round. Milwaukee may prioritize polished collegiate talent. Current projections suggest that Sawyer Strosnider is emerging as a top candidate. He is an outfielder from Texas Christian University. Strosnider is seen as an excellent hitter. He fits the organization’s recent strategy of choosing collegiate players with strong hitting skills.
The Milwaukee Brewers are in a unique position. They can balance long-term contract extensions for top prospects like Luis Lara and Cooper Pratt. At the same time, they can acquire fresh talent to bolster their system. Milwaukee might choose a bat because they have had recent success with aggressive position player development. Collegiate arms such as Tegan Kuhns and Mason Edwards are also linked to the back end of the first round. As the College World Series kicks off this week, scouts have one final opportunity. They can evaluate these high-stakes performers before they finalize the draft board.
Looking Ahead
The Brewers open a massive weekend series at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Ace Jacob Misiorowski (7-2, 1.50 ERA) will take the mound against Philadelphia’s Andrew Painter (1-7, 6.21 ERA) in a battle of top-tier young arms.
A return home is exactly what this club needs. An ace on the mound will help them recover after a wild week in Vegas.
