The Milwaukee Brewers are set to wrap up their series against the Houston Astros this Sunday, with Jacob Misiorowski taking the mound. Misiorowski has been a standout performer for the Brewers, boasting a 5-2 record with an impressive 1.83 ERA and 100 strikeouts. The Brewers, currently leading the National League Central with a 34-21 record, are looking to extend their lead over the Chicago Cubs.

Series Overview

The series has been a mixed bag for the Brewers. On Friday, they secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the Astros, thanks to Bryce Turang’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. Despite managing only four hits, Milwaukee’s bullpen delivered six scoreless innings, with Abner Uribe earning the win and Trevor Megill securing his seventh save.

However, Saturday’s game saw the Brewers struggle as they fell 9-2 to the Astros. Starter Brandon Sproat had a tough outing, allowing five runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings. The Astros capitalized on this, with Christian Walker hitting a three-run homer in the eighth inning to seal the victory.

Looking Ahead

As the Brewers prepare for Sunday’s game, they face Houston’s Tatsuya Imai, who holds a 2-2 record with a 6.17 ERA. The Astros, currently fourth in the American League West, have struggled against teams with a .500 or better record, posting a 10-18 record in such matchups.

The game will be broadcast live, with coverage starting at 12:35 PM on 97.5 and 1360 WTAQ. Fans will be keen to see if the Brewers can clinch the series and maintain their momentum in the league standings.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.