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Cincinnati (39-45) at Milwaukee (52-31)
- When: Jul 1 2026, 8:10 PM
- Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- TV: ESPN
Cincinnati vs Milwaukee MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Milwaukee -160
Runline: Milwaukee -1.5 (+130)
Total: 9.0
The Brewers roll into Wednesday as -160 favorites with a -1.5 run line at +130, while the total sits at 9.0. Milwaukee has treated Cincinnati like an all-you-can-eat buffet lately, winning all five meetings this season. At this point, the Reds might want to start checking if they’re accidentally showing up to Brewers batting practice.
Milwaukee Brewers: Rookie on Tap
Milwaukee hands the ball to rookie Shane Drohan (3-2, 3.12 ERA), who has looked far more comfortable than anyone expected. Since joining the rotation, he’s battled through five starts while flashing enough poise to make hitters question their career choices.
His last outing against Cincinnati? Four and one-third scoreless innings before handing the headache over to the bullpen. Not perfect, but good enough to keep the Brewers smiling.
Meanwhile, Jackson Chourio keeps smashing baseballs like they insulted his family. He hit .319 in June with 10 home runs and 25 RBIs. Sal Frelick has quietly joined the party, batting .348 during June while extending his hitting streak to six games. Apparently everyone in Milwaukee decided summer means “hit everything.”
Cincinnati Reds: Looking for Life
The Reds counter with Andrew Abbott (5-4, 3.90 ERA), who’s been solid but has developed an unfortunate hobby of allowing home runs. Fifteen long balls surrendered in 90 innings isn’t exactly the souvenir collection you want.
Sal Stewart continues to provide hope, launching his 16th homer before the All-Star break, putting himself in rare rookie company behind only Frank Robinson in franchise history. Unfortunately, one hot bat doesn’t erase an offense that’s been chasing Milwaukee around in circles.
Manager Terry Francona insists nobody has anyone’s number. Fair enough… but the scoreboard keeps disagreeing.
LVSB Final Score Prediction
Milwaukee simply has too many bats swinging well, and Cincinnati hasn’t solved the Brewers puzzle all season.
The Brewers keep pouring it on… and the Reds might need something stronger than Gatorade afterward.
Final Score: Brewers 6, Reds 3
Lean: Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over 8.5 Alt Lines (-135)
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