Milwaukee Brewers vs Oakland Athletics Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Milwaukee Brewers's Kyle Harrison (7-1, 1.57 ERA) against Oakland Athletics's Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.37 ERA).
Milwaukee Brewers's Kyle Harrison posts an elite 1.57 ERA this season, while Jeffrey Springs has been league-average at 4.37. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Kyle Harrison — FIP 2.45, K% 31.9%, 57.3 IP / Jeffrey Springs — FIP 4.97, K% 20.3%, 70.0 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Milwaukee Brewers 40-23 (.635), Oakland Athletics 31-34 (.477).
Milwaukee Brewers holds the edge in the season standings, though Oakland Athletics can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: Milwaukee Brewers +105, Oakland Athletics -43. Milwaukee Brewers boasts superior run production.
Recent form: Milwaukee Brewers on a 3-game win streak, Oakland Athletics on a 1-game win 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 2.35 ERA, 53K in 38.1IP, Abner Uribe (Closer) 4.03 ERA, 23K in 22.1IP, Brandon Sproat 6.17 ERA, 54K in 54.0IP.
Oakland Athletics bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Elvis Alvarado 6.94 ERA, 12K in 11.2IP, Gage Jump 2.45 ERA, 13K in 18.1IP, Hogan Harris (Closer) 2.40 ERA, 34K in 30.0IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: Milwaukee Brewers 58% vs Oakland Athletics 42%
Factors: Milwaukee Brewers's starter owns the lower ERA, Oakland Athletics's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.
Key Tactical Points
Workload comparison: Kyle Harrison averages 5.2 IP per start vs. Jeffrey Springs at 5.4 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.
Jeffrey Springs has allowed 14 HR this season — a concern against a lineup with extra-base power.