The Brewers kick off a three-series road trip with a matchup against the Houston Astros, the reigning AL West champions. It’s been a bizarre season for the Astros, but it’s still a star-studded showcase as the Brewers hope to expand their own divisional lead. It’s the only regular season matchup for these teams, so let’s break down the details.
The Astros are still led by stars like Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, and Jose Altuve, ranking sixth in MLB with a team 113 wRC+. It will be a difficult test for the Brewers pitching, but they’ve proven capable of attacking good teams.