Milwaukee rolls into Friday’s series opener against the Rockies with an MLB-best 51-25 record since April 26, a truly wild run considering they started the season a mere 13-13. The Brewers are now neck-and-neck with the powerhouse Dodgers for the best record in the National League. This team is absolutely flying, and somehow, they are doing it with a pitching staff that’s been through the wringer.
The Brewers Are Riding High, But The Pitching Is a Tightrope Walk
You have to give it up to Milwaukee, they are on a heater, especially at home during the day, rocking a 24-15 record when the sun’s out. Colorado, on the other hand, is struggling with a 12-22 day game record. This afternoon’s 4:10 ET first pitch is a bit unusual for a Friday, but it is all part of the American Family Field 25th Anniversary celebration, complete with an Alumni Legends Game afterward. The Brewers are clearly trying to secure that top NL seed, listed at +400 to the Dodgers’ daunting -300, showing just how tight this race is getting. No other team is even in the conversation for that top spot right now.
Shane Drohan: The Unsung Hero of Milwaukee’s Rotation
The biggest reason the Brewers are even in this position? Their pitching. Or, more accurately, their incredible ability to make a patchwork rotation work. They are likely looking to add starters before the August 3 trade deadline because ace Brandon Woodruff is done for the season with an injury, and Kyle Harrison is also on the IL, though his issue isn’t as serious. Even ace Jacob Misiorowski is getting extra rest, meaning they are really leaning on some unexpected arms.
Enter Shane Drohan. This 27-year-old rookie, converted from reliever, is absolutely crushing it. He came over in a February trade with Boston, and has surprised everyone with a 5-3 record and a sharp 3.20 ERA. Drohan’s found a rhythm, logging three straight quality starts and not allowing more than three earned runs in six straight outings. He’s got a pitch limit in his first big league season, but that hasn’t stopped him. He already faced the Rockies once this year at Coors Field on June 7, allowing only three runs over 6.1 innings in a victory. Plus, he’s a master at keeping the ball in the park, giving up just six total homers all season.
The Brewers are rolling the dice with Drohan again in this series opener against the Rockies. The money line is in their favor, and the parlay has the game going under 1.5 first-inning runs and an alternate under 10.5 total runs at +139. If they can keep this improbable run going, Milwaukee is going to be a force, holding onto that NL best record momentum one game at a time.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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