To get that series win, the Brewers will send out ace Jacob Misiorowski, who is looking to put a bow on one of the best months we’ve ever seen for a Brewer pitcher. Across five starts this month, Miz is a perfect 4-0 with a 0.29 ERA (one run) across 31 1/3 innings, allowing just 11 hits and six walks with a whopping 49 strikeouts, pushing him to 100 for the season over just 64 innings.
Opposite Miz will be Tatsuya Imai, who is coming off his best start in the majors. After starting his career with an 8.31 ERA over his first 17 1/3 innings (16 earned runs), he went six no-hit innings on Memorial Day against the Rangers, allowing four walks and striking out two as Steven Okert and Alimber Santa closed things out for Houston’s fifth no-hitter in the last five years (including one in the 2022 World Series).
In roster news, the Brewers have reinstated left-handed reliever Rob Zastryzny from the 60-day injured list. To open up the 40-man spot, left-hander Angel Zerpa was moved to the 60-day IL, as he’s out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Right-hander Carlos Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to make room on the active roster.
Zastryzny, 34, has been a solid option for the Brewers the last two seasons, pitching to a 2.12 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 29 2/3 innings (though his 4.09 FIP indicates some regression is expected). While he’s missed the entire season with a left shoulder strain, he’s appeared in seven games while rehabbing with Nashville, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk over 6 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts. He’ll add another left-handed option to Milwaukee’s bullpen to go with DL Hall, Aaron Ashby, and Shane Drohan.
Christian Yelich leads things off as the DH today, with Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, and Andrew Vaughn following. Jake Bauers bats fifth and starts in left, with Gary Sánchez batting sixth as the catcher to give William Contreras a day off. Sal Frelick, David Hamilton, and Joey Ortiz round things out.
First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. on Brewers TV and the Brewers Radio Network.