After one of their best games on offense last night, the Brewers are back for game two of their series against the Tigers this evening.
Though Chad Patrick was announced as the original starter, the Brewers have decided to go with DL Hall as an opener tonight. Hall will likely pitch an inning or two, then give way to Patrick for the bulk work. Hall has a 6.75 ERA in two previous appearances against the Tigers, but hasn’t pitched against them since 2023. Meanwhile, Patrick is making his first career appearance against the Tigers. He is coming off of a strong start against the Blue Jays, where he pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed just one run. This is also the second time the Brewers are using an opener in front of him.
For the Tigers, Casey Mize makes his fifth start of the season. Through his first four games, he has a 2.78 ERA and 3.14 FIP, with 25 strikeouts compared to seven walks. He has allowed zero or one runs in three of his four starts, including a scoreless 6 2/3 innings against the Red Sox in his last start. The Brewers last faced him in 2024 and scored five runs (three earned) in 5 1/3 innings.
After a 12-run outburst yesterday, the Brewers will use the same lineup with just a couple of changes. Branon Lockridge will play in left field over Blake Perkins, and Joey Ortiz starts at shortstop with David Hamilton moving over to third base. Lockridge will bat sixth and Ortiz is in his usual ninth spot.
First pitch is at 5:40 p.m. The game will be on Brewers.TV and the Brewers Radio Network.