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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 11: Kyle Harrison #52 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ryan Levy/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
After taking two of three from the Atlanta Braves, the team with the best record in the NL East, the Brewers will now head to the Big Apple to take on the worst team in the NL East.
Starting for the Mets is rookie left-hander Zac Thornton, who’s made nine starts for New York this year. Thornton has been good at limiting runs (3.04 ERA) and sports a solid 1.15 WHIP, although his underlying numbers paint a somewhat less flattering picture. His 4.09 FIP is more than a full run higher than his ERA, he’s struck out just 6.4 batters per nine innings, and his Statcast chart is almost entirely blue .
On the rubber tonight for the visiting team will be Kyle Harrison, who went five shutout innings against the Mariners last time around. Harrison allowed only two hits and struck out eight in a game Milwaukee would go on to win 22-0. The 25-year-old lefty has been consistently great this year, pitching to a 2.84 ERA through 20 starts in his first season as a Brewer.
Jackson Chourio, who’s hitting .393 with a .916 OPS over his last seven games, leads off for the Brewers. He’s followed by fellow regulars Brice Turang and William Contreras.
Jake Bauers is dealing with a sore foot after fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday, so he’s out of tonight’s lineup. For what it’s worth, Bauers has said he’s fine to play . He’s just a little dinged up right now, and the Brewers can afford to be patient — especially because they still have Andrew Vaughn (1.054 OPS vs. lefties) to hit cleanup.
Hitting fifth is Gary Sánchez, who isn’t too bad himself against lefties (.828 OPS). Rounding out the order are Luis Lara (in right field tonight), Garrett Mitchell, Joey Ortiz, and Cooper Pratt.
In other roster news: OF Sal Frelick is back.
From the Brewers: OF Sal Frelick reinstated from the 10-day injured list INF/OF Jonathan Ornelas designated for assignment
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) August 25, 2026
He also has a torn labrum. That’s not as scary as it sounds, but it’s not ideal, either.
Sal Frelick has a torn labrum. Here’s why that’s not as scary as it sounds. pic.twitter.com/Op4EFyFCQ8
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) August 25, 2026
Tonight’s series opener will be broadcast on Brewers.TV, WTMJ 620, and the Brewers Network. First pitch is set for 6:10 p.m.
Baseball in the Concrete Jungle 🗽 📺: https://t.co/vfk4xUdTIA 📻: WTMJ #ThisIsMyCrew x @NicoletLaw pic.twitter.com/hq89bXuDUg
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 25, 2026
New series on deck ⚾️⚫️ #LGM pic.twitter.com/KQ7vTKViCU
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 25, 2026
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