Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Milwaukee Brewers's Kyle Harrison (2-1, 2.28 ERA) against Washington Nationals's Foster Griffin (3-0, 2.67 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: Kyle Harrison 1.06, Foster Griffin 1.07.
Advanced metrics: Kyle Harrison — FIP 3.06, K% 31.3%, 23.7 IP / Foster Griffin — FIP 4.32, K% 21.9%, 33.7 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Milwaukee Brewers 17-14 (.548), Washington Nationals 15-18 (.455).
Milwaukee Brewers holds the edge in the season standings, though Washington Nationals can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Milwaukee Brewers on a 2-game win streak, Washington Nationals on a 1-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Milwaukee Brewers holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Milwaukee Brewers bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Aaron Ashby 2.57 ERA, 34 K in 21.0 IP, Abner Uribe 3.97 ERA, 13 K in 11.1 IP, Brandon Sproat 6.75 ERA, 25 K in 26.2 IP.
Washington Nationals bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Andre Granillo 8.53 ERA, 2 K in 6.1 IP, Brad Lord 3.74 ERA, 14 K in 21.2 IP, Cade Cavalli 3.82 ERA, 38 K in 30.2 IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: Milwaukee Brewers 50% vs Washington Nationals 50%
Factors: Milwaukee Brewers's starter owns the lower ERA, Washington Nationals's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.
Key Tactical Points
Workload comparison: Kyle Harrison averages 4.7 IP per start vs. Foster Griffin at 5.6 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.