MILWAUKEE BREWERS NEWS

Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0

The Phillies lost their fifth straight game and dropped into a tie for the National League’s final wild card berth as the Chicago Cubs swept the season series from Philadelphia wit...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garrett Mitchell - Retreats to bench versus lefty Mitchell isn't starting Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact The lefty-hitting Mitchell will sit out Thursday's contest with southpaw Braxton Garrett set to start the game for Miami. Tyrone Taylor will assume starting duties in center field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Narváez - Riding pine Thursday Narvaez isn't starting Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact Narvaez is on the bench for a second consecutive game since left-hander Braxton Garrett is starting for Miami. Victor Caratini will remain behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rowdy Tellez - On bench against southpaw Tellez isn't in the lineup Thursday against Miami.

Impact Tellez started against a southpaw during Wednesday's series finale against the Cardinals, but the left-handed hitter will take a seat with southpaw Braxton Garrett on the mound Thursday. Keston Hiura is starting at first base and batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kolten Wong - Resting against left-hander Wong isn't starting Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact The Brewers are facing a left-handed pitcher (Braxton Garrett) for a second consecutive game, so Wong will head to the bench once again. Luis Urias will shift to the keystone while Mike Brosseau starts at third base.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Woodruff - 10 strikeouts during win Woodruff (13-4) earned the win Wednesday without allowing a run on five hits and one walk over six innings in a 5-1 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out 10.

Impact Woodruff did not allow an extra-base hit in his stellar six innings Wednesday night. The righty has been spectacular during his last five starts, posting a 1.36 ERA and 0.82 WHIP over 33 innings; however, the 29-year-old has allowed 10 home runs over his last 10 outings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Journal Sentinel Brandon Woodruff delivers once again in a big game as the Brewers within a half game of the Phillies for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Brewers host the Marlins to start 4-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Miami Marlins to open a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crew within half-game of Phils for final NL Wild Card spot MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Woodruff and the Brewers are back to within one good day of postseason position. Woodruff became the first pitcher in f...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Brewers boost playoff hopes with 5-1 victory over Cardinals

Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 over six scoreless innings and Devin Williams delivered four big outs late to boost the Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff hopes with a 5-1 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser is likely done for the season with Grade 2 strain of right groin Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser suffered a Grade 2 groin strain Tuesday night against Cardinals and likely out for the remainder of t...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

With just eight games remaining in a playoff chase, the Brewers give Christian Yelich 'mental reset' day The outfielder is 1 for his last 27 at the plate, prompting manager Craig Counsell to keep him out of Wednesday's lineup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Justin Topa - Summoned from minors The Brewers recalled Topa from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Just over a week after being optioned to Triple-A, Topa will rejoin the Milwaukee bullpen after starter Adrian Houser (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Topa, who has given up two earned runs over 5.1 innings at the big-league level in 2022, will likely serve as a low-leverage reliever over the final week of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Houser - Goes on IL The Brewers placed Houser (groin) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact As expected, the right groin strain that Houser suffered in his start Tuesday will result in him missing the rest of the regular season. Unless the Brewers are able to poach a wild-card spot from either the Phillies or Padres and then advance to the divisional round, Houser is unlikely to pitch again in 2022. He's made 21 starts for Milwaukee, pitching to a 6-10 record, 4.73 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 102.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Mitchell - On bench versus southpaw Mitchell is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Mitchell is on the bench for the third time in four games, with two of his absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. The righty-hitting Tyrone Taylor will check in for Mitchell in center field while southpaw Jose Quintana toes the rubber for St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kolten Wong - Takes seat against lefty Wong is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The Brewers are rolling out a righty-heavy lineup to counter Cardinals southpaw Jose Quintana, so the lefty-hitting Wong will head to the bench for the series finale. Luis Urias checks in at the keystone for Wong.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Peterson - Losing work to Urias Peterson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Peterson finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games. Though his absence Wednesday comes with southpaw Jose Quintana on the bump, the lefty-hitting Peterson has also sat against two right-handed pitchers during that five-game stretch. Luis Urias looks to have wrested a regular role in the infield away from Peterson.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Narváez - On bench against lefty Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Narvaez will take a seat for the series finale with southpaw Jose Quintana twirling for the Cardinals. Victor Caratini replaces Narvaez behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Yelich - Sits amid offensive dry spell Yelich is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Even while Milwaukee is fighting for its playoff life, manager Craig Counsell will make the tough decision to give Yelich a break Wednesday after he's fallen into a 1-for-26 rut at the plate while striking out nine times in the past seven games. A matchup with southpaw Jose Quintana was unlikely to bring about a breakthrough for the lefty-hitting Yelich, who will cede his spot in left field to Andrew McCutchen.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helsley hits 104.2 mph for fastest pitch of '22 MILWAUKEE -- For the third time, Cardinals All-Star closer Ryan Helsley threw the fastest pitch of the MLB season by firing a 104.2 mph fast...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cardinals try to close out 2-game series win against the Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals will try to sweep a two-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 to reduce magic number to 4

Jorge Alfaro drew a bases-loaded walk from Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 to reduce their...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rowdy Tellez - Homers in loss Tellez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Tellez took Miles Mikolas deep for a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth frame, scoring the first run for the Brewers. The homer was his 34th of the year and second in three games. The first baseman has struggled to produce a consistent batting average, but he has compiled six home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored over his last 14 games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Houser - Likely heading to IL Manager Craig Counsell said Houser will likely be placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a right groin strain during Tuesday's loss to Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milw...

Impact Houser departed with the injury after 3.1 innings Tuesday, and his record dropped to 6-10 after he gave up three runs on two hits with three strikeouts and four walks. The right-hander rejoined the rotation in late August after he missed nearly two months with an elbow injury, and he's now poised to finish the season on the shelf with another injury. It's unclear if Houser would be available during the playoffs should the Brewers secure a spot.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals clinch NL Central title by beating Brewers 6-2

Andrew Knizner hit a two-run homer, Miles Mikolas pitched six strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central title with a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS