Preview of Weekend Series with Brewers
The Dodgers are about to face a very tough NL adversary in the Milwaukee Brewers. Records, pitching matchups, and what to watch for.
The Dodgers (32-18) head to American Family Field this weekend to face the Brewers (29-21), winners of seven of their last ten. This is the third time these two teams have played a meaningful late-May series in four years, and each one has felt like a playoff dress rehearsal.
Pitching matchups
- Friday: Yamamoto (5-2, 2.41) vs. Peralta (4-3, 3.18)
- Saturday: Glasnow (4-2, 3.04) vs. Houser (3-3, 4.10)
- Sunday: Buehler (3-3, 3.66) vs. Civale (2-2, 4.42)
Three things to watch
- Yamamoto on the road. His road splits last year were striking — 1.92 ERA away from Dodger Stadium, 3.41 at home. American Family is a launching pad on hot days, but the forecast says cool with light wind.
- Mookie vs. lefties. Peralta is the matchup we want, but Mookie is hitting .244 vs LHP this year, well off his career mark.
- The 8th inning. Counsell will pull Peralta after 90, no matter what. We have to do damage before then.
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Amen brother amen.
Milwaukee is always on my want-to list, but I think the last time I was there, Alana Rizzo was still with the team. 3 years? 4 years? Yikes. Last time, my wife and I went on a Friday and Saturday. Milwaukee has a great downtown with lots of nightlife, and the Blue Angels were flying over the downtown area – we had a great time. We booked a table at J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard, which overlooks LF and is open to watch the game. We got there early and ate what I would call “Upscale Bar Food” and watched the first 4 innings of the game. It is a great ballpark, and the Milwaukee fans are great. Then, we went to our seats! I wanted to go this year, but my wife’s restaurant is still under construction (Target opening date: June 24), and my nephew, who is our VP/Sales & Business Development, is moving to Florida to work in our Tampa Branch. His wife is from Florida and wants to live there, so we are throwing a big goodbye party for them on Sunday with about 140 people confirmed. It has rained most of the week, so I have to mow 3.7 acres and get the pool, hot tub, and all the outside ready for company. I am still dealing (Fighting) with insurance adjusters on the damage done by the tornado. Stuff like this:
You can see the temporary repair of the gate in the background, but they want to patch the gutters and fence, and I want it replaced. My insurance specified “Replacement Cost.” I told them I am going to prevail – the question is: Hard Way or Easy Way. I hate these guys! So, I will be watching on TV with you all. It’s nice being retired! 😉 If you ever get the chance to see a game in Milwaukee – take it. Milwaukee and Cincinnati are two excellent venues that are among the most affordable. Thursday, I go to see the Dayton Dragons hosting the GL Loons… minus Mike Sirota!
I’m getting priced out just sitting on my couch!
Agree about Tucker being overpriced but we had a need and he was the best option available. Pages has locked up CF so Teo’s spot is most vulnerable to upgrade. They could move from him as soon as next season if Tibbs forces the issue. As for the other minor league OFers, who knows. Freeman is looking like an FA in 2028 so that spot opens too. AA outfield will be ready to play by then.
The prices at the ballpark are insane. Low-income people cannot afford to attend games at all. The Dodgers are a money-making machine, a cash cow as it were. And Ohtani generates more than anyone. I can say this, at least if I go to Denver to see them play, it is somewhat affordable.
Ryan is injury insurance at this point. I do not think he will be called up anytime soon. There is really no need to rush him. Tucker is indeed a ho-hum type of player right now. He hasn’t shown much power. He is 4th on the team in RBIs with 24. He is striking out a lot for a guy who is supposed to be a pretty good contact hitter as far as Skubal goes, doubtful AF would unload the farm for a rental.
I have to know how many $75 Ohtani soda cups are being bought here on Dodgertalk. Mark, you have to offer one with each new water system sold! Unless its more expensive than the water system itself!
I don’t want Skubal for what the Tigers will want in prospects. We don’t need him .Pitching is NOT our issue
With five shutout innings booked for OKC, shouldn’t River Ryan be summoned to LA soon? Certainly it seems like Ryan is ready… In other pitching news, the Tigers are struggling with a 20-31 record. If they can’t get back into contention, Skubal and his repaired elbow could be on the market…. Now for some kvetching: Kyle Tucker seems to be showing improvement–but there are dozens of outfielders who are out-hitting the $240-million man. We’re nearly 1/3rd into the season and Tucker’s OPS is a humdrum .748, ranking 32nd among outfielders–behind several guys AF might have acquired for less $$. All considered, I’d rather be cheering for a bargain like the surprising Mickey Moniak, with his .942 OPS, or my pet target Buxton at .896, or old friend Belli at .849, or O’Hearn at .827. Of course Tucker has a full FOUR SEASONS to prove he’s worth the investment that figures to pose an obstacle to the Dodgers many hyped OF prospects…. I am much more concerned about how Tucker’s contract “ages” than how Mookie’s ages. If he doesn’t deliver superstar performance, Tucker’s compensation seems offensive (to me at least) compared to what Max (.891) is earning.