If there was any doubt left outside of Wisconsin about which is the best team in the National League Central Division, the Brewers erased it with three thrilling victories at American Family Field this week.
Before that series, however, the Brewers dropped two of three games to the Reds in Cincinnati. And though they might not even need a win this weekend to clinch a playoff spot, they might have a bit of payback on their minds.
Milwaukee starting pitchers, in particular, would like a mulligan against the Reds. They combined for an 8.90 ERA in the series as the Reds outscored the Brewers, 24-21.
Due to a rain delay, Dustin May pitched only 3⅔ innings in a 5-3 loss to Cincinnati on Sept. 5. He’ll start the opening game of this series.
When the Reds go through their scouting reports, they’ll want to throw far fewer strikes to Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio than the Cubs did this week. Chourio had eight hits, six RBIs and two home runs over the three games and is hitting .360 with six home runs, 15 RBIs and four stolen bases over the last two weeks.
Here’s how to watch and listen to the series:
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Luis Lara highlights, see Brewers outfielder’s best catches, moments
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) is swarmed by his teammate after hitting a game-winning RBI single during the 10th inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lara was called up to the Brewers in July and has provided electrifying moments in the outfield and at the plate. Scroll through this gallery for a collection of photos of Lara’s rookie season. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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10/ 11Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Luis Lara and infielder Cooper Pratt come off the field together during spring training workouts Monday, February 17, 2025, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. (Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
11/ 11Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Luis Lara runs the bases during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. (Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
What channel is Brewers vs Reds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday?
TV channel: The Sept. 11 game is exclusively on AppleTV. The Sept. 12 and 13 games are on Brewers.TV. For Brewers.TV, channels include 1263 on XFinity, 670 on DirecTV and 1743 on U-Verse. For Spectrum customers, the channel varies, depending on the local system – check 308, 1308, 319, 317 and 469 for the channel or channels in your community.
Live stream: The Sept. 12 and 13 games are available on Brewers.TV and through the MLB app. A full-season plan costs $99.99 and monthly plans are $19.99. It includes all games not covered by a national broadcast, like ESPN or AppleTV. Fubo also offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Announcers: Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst) and Tricia Whitaker (reporter) will call the Sept. 11 game on AppleTV. Brian Anderson or Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Bill Schroeder, Vinny Rottino or Tim Dillard (analysts) and Sophia Minnaert (field reporter) will call the games on Brewers.TV.
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Scenes from the Brewers-Cubs series finale at American Family Field
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3/ 16Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
4/ 16Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio tosses his bat after hitting a home run during the second inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
5/ 16Brewers starter Logan Henderson pitches against the Cubs. He went five innings, allowing two hits and an unearned run with six strikeouts. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
6/ 16Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio looks on from the dugout during the second inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
7/ 16Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell steals second base before Chicago Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramirez can apply the tag during the third inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
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9/ 16Brewers catcher William Contreras talks with pitcher Logan Henderson during the fourth inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
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11/ 16Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio is greeted by designated hitter Christian Yelich after the top of the sixth inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
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13/ 16Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz tags out Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman during the seventh inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
14/ 16Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat wipes his face before coming out of the game in the ninth inning. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
15/ 16Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) throws a pitch during the ninth, (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
16/ 16Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick high-fives teammates after the game. (Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images)
What time do the Brewers play tonight? Brewers vs Reds start times Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 10 innings
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) is swarmed by his teammate after hitting a game-winning RBI single during the tenth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
2/ 36Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) is swarmed by his teammate after hitting a game-winning RBI single during the tenth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
3/ 36Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) is shown after being tagged out at home plate during the fifth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Looking on is umpire Adam Hamari (78). (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
4/ 36Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) tags Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) at home plate as umpire Adam Hamari (78) looks on during the fifth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
5/ 36Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) tags Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) at home plate as umpire Adam Hamari (78) looks on during the fifth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
6/ 36Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) hits two-run double during the ninth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
7/ 36Chicago Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez (75) hits an infield single during the ninth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
8/ 36Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (12) fields an infield single by Chicago Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez during the ninth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
9/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) watches a replay during the ninth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
10/ 36Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) rounds first base after hitting a double during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
11/ 36Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) throws his bat after hitting a pop-up fly ball with a man on second base during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
12/ 36Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki (27) trots past Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) on his way back to the dugout after hitting a deep fly ball during the eighth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
13/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) waits to be relieved during the seventh inning of their game Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
14/ 36Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) reacts after being hit by a pitch thrown by Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick during the seventh inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
15/ 36Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) is hit by a pitch thrown by Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick during the seventh inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
16/ 36Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy relieves pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) during the seventh inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
17/ 36Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) beat the throw to Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) to steal second base during the fifth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
18/ 36Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) is unable to catch a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during the fifth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
19/ 36Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a single during the fourth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
20/ 36Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) is safe as Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) misses the throw during the fourth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
21/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) walks toward manager Pat Murphy, center, after the top of the fourth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At left is major league field coordinator Néstor Corredor. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
22/ 36Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a single during the third inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
23/ 36Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a single during the third inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
24/ 36Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) is out as Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner turns a double play during the first inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
25/ 36Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki (27) is is unable to field a double by Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio during the first inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
26/ 36Chicago Cubs pitcher David Peterson (19) throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
27/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws during the first inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
28/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws during the first inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
29/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) takes a moment before the first inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
30/ 36Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) beats the throw to Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) to score during the first inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
31/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dl Hall (37) reacts after double play during the tenth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
32/ 36Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) during the tenth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
33/ 36Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) hits a single during the ninth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
34/ 36Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
35/ 36Chicago Cubs pitcher Jacob Webb (71) watches a two-run home run by Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio during the ninth inning of their game Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
36/ 36Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill is relieved by manager Pat Murphy after giving up a two-run double during the ninth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
What radio station is the Brewers-Reds series on?
You can listen to the gamesWTMJ. Here’s a list of the radio stations
Announcers: Jeff Levering (if he’s not on TV), Lane Grindle or Josh Maurer will call the games on the Brewers Radio Network.
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Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a two-run single during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
2/ 26Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) hits a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
3/ 26Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) rounds first base after hitting a two-run single during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
4/ 26Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
5/ 26Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) watches his sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
6/ 26Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) overruns third base as third base coach Matt Erickson (68) directs him to go back after a double by shortstop Joey Ortiz during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
7/ 26Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) reacts tohis hit deep into the outfield was caught during the seventh inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
8/ 26Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) hits a double during the eighth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
9/ 26Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) hits an RBI single during the seventh inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
10/ 26Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby (26) watches a single by Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during the seventh inning of their game Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
11/ 26Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45)warms up during the seventh inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
12/ 26Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a single during the seventh inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
13/ 26Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, is shown during the sixth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
14/ 26Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick (39) fields a bunt by Chicago Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw (6) during the sixth inning of their game Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
15/ 26Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt (12) hits a sacrifice bunt during the fifth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
16/ 26Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) hits a single during the fifth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
17/ 26Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy waits for Chad Patrick (39) to enter the game during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
18/ 26Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) is hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
19/ 26Chicago Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez (75) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of their game Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
20/ 26Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, right, is shown during the fourth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also shown are third base coach Matt Erickson, left, and field coordinator Nestor Corredor. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
21/ 26Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) hits a triple during the fourth inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
22/ 26Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) tags Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) during the fourth inning of their game Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
23/ 26Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
24/ 26Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser (54) throws during the first inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
25/ 26Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser (54) throws during the first inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
26/ 26Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) reaches after giving ups solo home run to Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during the ninth inning of their game Monday, September 7, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Is the Brewers-Reds series on Sirius XM Radio?
The Brewers broadcast is on Channel 210 Sept. 11, Channel 203 Sept. 12 and Channel 213 Sept. 13. The Reds broadcast is on the Sirius XM app.
Brewers probable pitchers, schedule
Sept. 11, 6:45 p.m.: Milwaukee RHP Dustin May (6-9, 4.69 ERA) vs. Cincinnati LHP Andrew Abbott (6-10, 4.43)
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