Whitney: The Brewers just dropped the Little League Classic, but they're packing their bags for New York. Is a bounce-back coming? We're breaking it all down.
Terry: And we've got to figure out how this bullpen holds up without some key arms.
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Terry: And I'm Terry. This is your Milwaukee Brewers daily show.
Whitney: Crew fans, we are coming off a tough loss to the Braves in the Little League Classic, but the division lead is still comfortable. Today we're looking ahead to a big series at Citi Field against the Mets.
Terry: We'll break down the pitching matchups, check in on the injuries, and give you our keys to the series.
Whitney: Plus, a bold prediction that might just surprise you. Let's get into it.
Whitney: Alright Terry, let's start with the big picture. The Brewers are 81-50, sitting pretty in first place in the NL Central. But that loss to Atlanta on Sunday night, 4-2, that stung a little, didn't it?
Terry: It did. Michael Harris II homered, Tyler Mahle threw five strong innings. But you know what? We can't dwell on that. The focus is now on the Mets, and that's a whole different animal.
Whitney: Absolutely. So let's talk about the pitching. The Brewers are sending a starter to the mound on Tuesday night. Who do we expect to see?
Terry: Well, the rotation has been a real strength all year. We've seen Logan Henderson step up, Kyle Harrison has been solid, and you've got guys like Dustin May and Robert Gasser in the mix.
Whitney: And don't forget Jacob Misiorowski, that kid's got some serious stuff.
Terry: Exactly. But the key is, against a Mets lineup that can swing it, we need someone to go deep into the game. The bullpen has some question marks right now.
Whitney: We'll get to the bullpen in a minute. But first, let's set the stage for this series. The Mets are always tough at home. What are you expecting from them?
Terry: They've got a good club. They're fighting for a playoff spot. We're going to get their best. It's a test, no doubt.
Whitney: Alright, so we know the matchup. Let's talk about the guys who need to step up offensively. We'll get to that next.
Whitney: Terry, we've talked about the pitching, but the bats have been a little inconsistent lately. Who do you like in this series to get going?
Terry: Well, you've got to start with William Contreras. He had a four-hit game recently. He's been on fire. He's the engine of this lineup.
Whitney: And what about Jackson Chourio? He's been electric all year. He's due for a big moment.
Terry: Absolutely. He's a superstar in the making. We actually predicted a walk-off for him against the Braves, didn't happen, but I wouldn't bet against him in New York.
Whitney: And Jake Bauers, he hit that big homer in the series against Atlanta. He's been a nice surprise.
Terry: He has. He's a grinder. But here's the thing, we're missing some pieces. Garrett Mitchell is day-to-day, and Sal Frelick is on the 10-day IL. That hurts the outfield depth.
Whitney: Yeah, that's a tough blow. And the bullpen is banged up too. We've got Joel Kuhnel, Abner Uribe, JoJo Romero, all on the IL. That's a lot of arms out.
Terry: It is. But the guys who are healthy have to step up. Trevor Megill has been solid, and Bryse Wilson can eat innings. It's going to be a committee approach.
Whitney: So, what's the key? Is it getting length from the starters to keep the bullpen fresh?
Terry: That's exactly it. If our starter can go six or seven innings, we're in good shape. If we're going to the pen in the fifth, it could be a long night.
Whitney: Alright, so we've got the hitters, we've got the bullpen concerns. What's your biggest takeaway so far?
Terry: We're still a really good team. We're 81-50 for a reason. We just need to execute.
Whitney: Love it. Stick with us, because coming up, we're going to give you our keys to the series and a bold prediction you won't want to miss.
Whitney: Alright, Terry, we're back. Let's talk keys to the series. What's number one?
Terry: Number one has to be getting production from the middle of the lineup. Contreras, Chourio, and Yelich need to drive in runs. We can't rely on solo homers.
Whitney: And what about the pitching? We talked about needing length. Is that the key?
Terry: It's huge. We need our starters to give us a chance. If they can keep the game close into the sixth or seventh, we've got a shot.
Whitney: And defensively, we've been solid all year. That has to continue.
Terry: Absolutely. We can't give the Mets extra outs. They'll make you pay.
Whitney: Alright, so what's your bold prediction for this series?
Terry: I'm going to say Jackson Chourio hits a walk-off home run in one of these games. He's due, and he thrives in big moments.
Whitney: I like that. I'm going to say Kyle Harrison throws seven shutout innings with ten strikeouts in his start. He's been building up to a dominant performance.
Terry: I'll take that. If he does that, we're in great shape.
Whitney: Alright, so to sum it up: we need to win the pitching battle, get the big hits, and take care of the baseball. Do that, and we're looking at a series win.
Terry: You said it. Let's go get them.
Whitney: That's all for today, Brewers fans. Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the show. Share it with your fellow Crew supporters.
Terry: And as always, we'll be back tomorrow with all the latest.
Whitney: Until then, stay loud, stay proud, and Go Brewers!
Terry: Go Brewers!