Brewers vs Athletics starting pitchers
- Joe Boyle for Oakland Athletics
- Colin Rea for Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers vs Athletics statistics
| Stat |
Brewers |
Athletics |
| Hits |
1099 (Tied-10th) |
985 (26th) |
| Batting Average |
.254 (7th) |
.230 (28th) |
| Runs Batted In |
585 (11th) |
490 (25th) |
| Runs |
614 (Tied-10th) |
513 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
135 (Tied-19th) |
157 (8th) |
| Walks |
472 (3rd) |
415 (9th) |
| Stolen Bases |
161 (3rd) |
72 (21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1122 (12th) |
1182 (5th) |
| Pitches |
19574 (3rd) |
18441 (24th) |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/23/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
11-3 |
| 8/22/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
3-1 |
| 8/21/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
4-2 |
| 8/20/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
1-0 |
| 8/19/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
3-0 |
Milwaukee Brewers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/23/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
11-3 |
| 8/22/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
3-0 |
| 8/21/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
10-6 F/10 |
| 8/20/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
3-2 |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
2-0 |
Brewers vs Athletics predictions
With the Milwaukee Brewers heading into game 2 with a 1-0 series advantage over the Oakland Athletics, eyes will be keenly set on key players who could make a significant impact. For the Brewers, Colin Rea will be pivotal on the mound, potentially dominating with his impressive ERA of 3.52 this season. At bat, Willy Adames is anticipated to continue his strong performance, keeping his batting average high and adding to his total of 22 home runs. Meanwhile, young Jackson Chourio might just be the spark the Brewers need, flashing his potential to turn the game with his versatility and speed around the bases.
On the flip side, the Athletics have some cards up their sleeve as well. Brent Rooker, leading with a solid batting average of .285 and an impressive 29 home runs, is expected to be a crucial player in challenging the Brewers' pitchers. Moreover, rookie sensation Shea Langeliers could provide that unexpected breakthrough performance; his power at the plate might just be what the Athletics need to ignite their offense against a sturdy Brewers defense.
Given the current lineup and recent performances, the Milwaukee Brewers seem to have the upper hand going into game 2, especially with their stronger pitching stats and overall team dynamics this season. The Brewers' ability to execute both offensively and defensively, paired with the Athletics' struggles to consistently get hits and runs, leans the prediction towards a Milwaukee victory in this matchup. However, as with any game of baseball, the unpredictability of the sport could always swing the outcome in an unexpected direction. What do you think? Is there a chance for an Athletics surprise, or will the Brewers tighten their grip on the series lead?
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
- Jacob Wilson (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Esteury Ruiz (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Tyler Soderstrom (1B): 10-Day-IL
Milwaukee Brewers injuries
- Hoby Milner (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Rob Zastryzny (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Enoli Paredes (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Oliver Dunn (3B): 60-Day-IL
- J.B. Bukauskas (RP): 60-Day-IL
Brewers vs Athletics game info
| Venue |
Oakland Coliseum |
| Location |
Oakland, California |
| First pitch |
Sat 4:07 PM |
| Temperature |
65° |
| Chance of Rain |
25% |
