Can Brewers' Garrett Mitchell Spark Ignite a Comeback Against the Braves?
The Milwaukee Brewers, with a record of 61-46, faced off against the Atlanta Braves, who came into the game with a 57-48 record. The final score was 5-1 in favor of the Braves.
The game saw the Brewers struggle to convert hits into runs, managing only six hits and one run throughout the contest. Despite their efforts, Milwaukee's batting lineup couldn't find its rhythm against Atlanta's pitchers. Garrett Mitchell stood out for the Brewers with an impressive batting average of .500 and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.5 from two at-bats, showcasing his potential as a key player for Milwaukee.
Willy Adames also made notable contributions with a batting average of .333 and an OPS of 1.167, including slugging at .667 which highlighted his ability to get extra-base hits. Joey Ortiz matched Adames in batting average (.333), contributing to Milwaukee's offensive attempts with a base hit percentage (BABIP) of .500.
On the pitching side, Joe Ross started for the Brewers but encountered challenges on the mound, recording an earned run average (ERA) of 9.0 across five innings pitched and allowing an on-base percentage (OBP) to opponents at .417. The bullpen saw Tyler Jay and Bryse Wilson trying to keep it tight; Jay managed an ERA of 0.0 over his appearance but had a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) ratio slightly better than Ross', indicating some resilience despite Atlanta's offensive pressure.
The Braves capitalized in particular during the third inning where they scored four runs off five hits which significantly shifted momentum in their favor. Their ability to consistently get on base was evident through their total hit count at fourteen compared to Milwaukee’s six.
Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as The Brewers are set to host The Braves once again at American Family Field in Milwaukee on July 31st at 2:10 PM EDT. This matchup will be broadcasted on BSWI for those looking forward to seeing if The Brewers can adjust and counteract Atlanta’s strategies effectively in this next encounter.