Milwaukee Brewers vs Texas Rangers Picks and Predictions June 25th 2024

Rhys Hoskins, Brewers Bid to Slam Rangers in Rematch

The Milwaukee Brewers want to maintain their strong advantage at home when they face the Texas Rangers in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night. The Brewers are feeling confident after a strong victory in the first game and look to keep the positive momentum going.

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Brewers’ Recent Hot Streak

Hoskins’ Heroics

Rhys Hoskins delivered a game-changing moment in Monday’s series opener. His grand slam in the sixth inning helped the Brewers come back for a 6-3 victory. This was Hoskins’ first home run since June 3, and it came off Jacob Latz, who hadn’t allowed a run in his previous eight appearances. Latz struggled, walking two batters before Hoskins launched his 11th home run to put Milwaukee ahead.

Megill’s Closing Magic

Trevor Megill continues to be reliable in the closer role, securing his 16th save in 17 chances. He has been perfect in his last eight save opportunities in June, boasting a 0.87 ERA in 11 appearances this month. His performance has been a key factor in the Brewers’ strong finish in tight games.

Stealing the Spotlight

The Brewers additionally flaunted their speed on the base ways, swiping three bases in the opener. Their total for the season now stands at 110, which is the most in the major leagues.

Home Field Advantage

Milwaukee has been dominant at home recently, winning 18 of their last 23 games. This strong performance at home has been crucial, especially after a rocky start. The Brewers have also had Texas’ number, winning four straight against them, including a three-game sweep last season.

Pitching Matchup

Bryse Wilson’s Role

Right-hander Bryse Wilson (4-3, 4.24 ERA) will take the mound for the Brewers. Wilson has had a mixed season, with a stronger performance in relief than as a starter. He is 0-2 with a 4.75 ERA as a starter but 4-1 with a 3.42 ERA in relief. His last start wasn’t great, giving up five runs in 4 2/3 innings against the San Diego Padres.

“We walked the leadoff hitter to open the game, four pitches, that scored. We gave up two 0-2 home runs, unusual, back-to-back. Never seen that before.”

– Pat Murphy on Wilson’s last outing

Andrew Heaney’s Challenge

Left-hander Andrew Heaney (2-8, 4.21 ERA) will start for the Rangers. Heaney has struggled to get wins, mainly due to a lack of run support. His last win was on June 2, and he has received two or fewer runs of support in eight of his last ten starts. Despite this, his recent performance against the New York Mets was solid, allowing three runs and striking out nine over six innings.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy praised Heaney’s effort, saying, “Andrew, what a great job he did. One mistake, there. But he had really good stuff. Did a nice job. A good come-from-behind win.” – Bruce Bochy

Key Players to Watch

Adolis Garcia

In the first game of the series, Adolis Garcia had a significant impact for the Rangers by hitting his 14th home run, which put Texas ahead 3-1 in the sixth inning. His exhibition has declined recently regarding power, enlisting only two grand slams in his last 26 games following 12 in his underlying 48 games.

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Series Outlook

The Brewers hope to continue their streak of wins and maintain their strong advantage when playing at home. Milwaukee is in a good position for another win with Rhys Hoskins’ strong hitting and Trevor Megill’s dependable closing performance. At the same time, the Rangers will aim to recover with Andrew Heaney pitching, seeking to conquer their recent difficulties on the road. This game is expected to be another thrilling installment in the Brewers-Rangers rivalry.