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Guardians Look to End Road Slide Against First-Place Brewers
The Cleveland Guardians will attempt to stop a three-game road losing streak when they face the first-place Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The Brewers have momentum with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, while the Guardians have struggled at 3-7 during the same span.
Quick Facts
Who
Cleveland Guardians
What
Guardians attempt to end three-game road losing streak
When
Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
Where
Milwaukee
- Guardians attempt to end three-game road losing streak
- Third matchup between teams this season
- Brewers pitchers rank third in NL with 3.42 ERA
- Guardians maintain strong record with eight or more hits
- Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians will attempt to halt a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday at 2:10 p.m. EDT. The Brewers (45-26) lead the NL Central, while the Guardians (39-35) sit second in the AL Central. This marks the third matchup between the teams this season.
Milwaukee enters the game with strong form, posting a 7-3 record over their last 10 games with a .305 batting average and a +27 run differential. The Brewers' pitching staff boasts a collective 3.42 ERA, ranking third in the National League. At home, Milwaukee has posted a 25-14 record. Cleveland, meanwhile, has struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last 10 games with a .211 batting average and being outscored by 15 runs during that stretch, though the Guardians maintain a strong 29-13 record in games where they record eight or more hits.
Parker Messick (6-3, 2.68 ERA, 82 strikeouts) will take the mound for Cleveland, facing the Brewers' Shane Drohan (3-2, 3.59 ERA, 44 strikeouts). The Brewers are favored at -149, with the Guardians at +122, and the over/under set at 7½ runs.
For Milwaukee, Jake Bauers leads with 13 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Jackson Chourio has been particularly hot, going 17 for 47 with six home runs over the past 10 games. For Cleveland, Brayan Rocchio contributes five home runs, 23 walks, and 32 RBIs with a .265 average, though Jose Ramirez has been quieter, posting 10 hits in 39 at-bats with two home runs over the last 10 contests.
Both teams are dealing with injury concerns. The Brewers have 12 players on the injured list, including Brandon Woodruff (15-Day IL, arm), while the Guardians have four players sidelined, including Jose Ramirez on the 10-Day IL with a hand injury.
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Why This Matters
This matchup is crucial for the Guardians' playoff positioning. Losing three straight on the road puts increased pressure on their second-place AL Central standing against a first-place Brewers team with superior momentum. For casual fans, this is a pivotal test of whether Cleveland can adjust their approach—particularly their struggling .211 batting average over the last 10 games—and stay competitive in their division. The Brewers' strong pitching (3.42 ERA) and Cleveland's injury concerns (Jose Ramirez sidelined) make this a defining moment in their season trajectory.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireGuardians vs. Brewers game scheduled at 2:10 p.m. EDT in Milwaukee