2026-06-16 · FOX Sports

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Cleveland Guardians for the opening game of a three-game series on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT. Currently, the Brewers hold a strong 43-26 record, leading the NL Central, while the Guardians sit at 39-33, second in the AL Central. The matchup features Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser, who has a 0-3 record with a 6.38 ERA, against Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi, who has a 3-5 record and a 4.83 ERA. This series marks the first meeting between these two teams this season. The Brewers have been performing well at home with a 23-14 record and boast the fourth-best team ERA in the majors at 3.45. Key players for the Brewers include Jake Bauers, who leads the team with 13 home runs, and Jackson Chourio, who has been on fire with seven home runs in his last ten games. The Guardians, on the other hand, will look to their star player, Jose Ramirez, who has been recovering from a hand injury. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they head into this crucial series.