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Brewers' Garrett Mitchell Eyes Victory in High-Octane Showdown with Dodgers

As the Brewers and Dodgers gear up for their upcoming clash at Dodger Stadium, all eyes are on Garrett Mitchell, whose stellar performance has positioned him as a key player for the Brewers. With an impressive on-base percentage (OBP) of 0.667 and a batting average (AVG) of .500 in one of the previous games, Mitchell's prowess at the plate cannot be understated. Over the last three games, his AVG stands at .250, coupled with a solid OBP of 0.4 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .25, underscoring his consistency and threat to the Dodgers' pitching staff.


Aug 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) beats the tag by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) on a single by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side, Teoscar Hernández from the Dodgers has shown formidable skill, hitting an AVG of .600 with an OBP of 0.6 and SLG of 0.8 in their second-to-last game, contributing significantly to his team's offensive output. His performance across these games highlights his potential impact against the Brewers.


William Contreras is another Brewer who has consistently delivered, boasting an AVG of .600 and an OBP of 0.6 in one game, demonstrating his ability to get on base and ignite scoring opportunities for his team. His overall performance across three games further cements his role as a critical asset for the Brewers.


Aug 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) doubles in a run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Christian Yelich also deserves mention; he achieved an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 2.75 in one game, showcasing his power-hitting capabilities that could prove pivotal in the upcoming game against the Dodgers.


The pitching matchup is equally intriguing with Colin Rea from the Brewers showing a promising ERA (earned run average) of 0.0 and WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 0.8571 in one outing, securing a win that demonstrates his ability to stifle opposing hitters effectively.


Aug 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws to the plate in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

As fans anticipate this thrilling encounter between two powerhouse teams, it's clear that players like Garrett Mitchell for the Brewers and Teoscar Hernández for the Dodgers could have outsized impacts depending on their performances.


This eagerly awaited game is scheduled to take place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 5th at 10:10 PM ET. Fans won't want to miss this action-packed showdown and can catch all the live action on MLB Network.

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