The Milwaukee Brewers (43-35) are set to host the Pittsburgh Pirates (31-48) on Monday, June 23, 2025, at American Family Field. This game marks the beginning of a three-game series between the two NL Central rivals.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:40 p.m. EDT. TV coverage will be provided by SportsNet-PIT for Pirates fans and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin for Brewers fans. Radio listeners can tune into KDKA-FM 93.7 for the Pirates and WTMJ 620 for the Brewers.
Entering this series, the Brewers hold second place in the NL Central, while the Pirates are in fifth. The season series between the two teams is currently tied at 2-2.
Braxton Ashcraft (1-0, 1.54 ERA) is slated to start for the Pirates. Chad Patrick (3-7, 3.50 ERA) will take the mound for the Brewers.
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Brewers are favored with a moneyline of -200, while the Pirates are at +165. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.
Milwaukee has been strong at home this season, posting a 23-15 record. Overall, they have won 43 and lost 35 games. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, with an 11-27 record away from home. Their overall record stands at 31-48.
Key offensive contributors for the Brewers include Jackson Chourio, who is hitting .260 with 22 doubles, three triples, and 12 home runs. Rhys Hoskins has also been productive recently, hitting 7 for 35 with two doubles and three home runs in his last 10 games. For the Pirates, Bryan Reynolds has 11 doubles, two triples, and eight home runs, while Andrew McCutchen is 11 for 41 with two doubles and three home runs over his last 10 games.
Over their last 10 games, the Brewers have a 7-3 record, batting .311 as a team and outscoring opponents by 21 runs. The Pirates have a 3-7 record in their last 10, with a .215 batting average and being outscored by nine runs.
Several players are currently on the injured list for both teams. For the Brewers, these include Brandon Woodruff, Connor Thomas, Blake Perkins, Garrett Mitchell, Nestor Cortes, and Robert Gasser. The Pirates' injured list includes Ryan Borucki, Endy Rodriguez, and Colin Holderman.
