Milwaukee Brewers Host Cincinnati Reds in First 2025 NL Central Series

The Milwaukee Brewers are preparing to face off against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field, kicking off a four-game series starting Thursday evening. This matchup not only closes out the Brewers’ initial homestand of the season but also marks the first NL Central divisional series of 2025.

The Brewers are coming off a rocky start with a lackluster series in New York and a significant defeat in their home opener on Monday. However, they’ve managed to turn things around with consecutive victories against the Royals, securing their first series win and improving their record to 2-4. Meanwhile, the Reds are struggling after losing two consecutive series to the Giants and Rangers, with both featuring 1-0 losses. Their offense has been stagnant, failing to score over the last 19 innings.

Leading the Brewers’ offense are Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, and Christian Yelich, though all three have yet to hit their stride this season. Chourio has been the standout performer so far, notching eight hits, three doubles, and four RBIs, even as he leads the team with 12 strikeouts. The pitching line-up for this series includes Nick Lodolo against Nestor Cortes on April 3, Nick Martinez against a yet-to-be-announced Brewers pitcher on April 4, Brady Singer versus Elvin Rodriguez on April 5, and Carson Spiers against Chad Patrick on April 6.

Fans looking to catch the action can watch the games on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin and MLB.TV for those outside of the local viewing area. Radio broadcasts will also be available through the Brewers Radio Network.