Reds vs Brewers: Milwaukee opens four-game home series tonight
The Milwaukee Brewers open a four-game home series against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, June 29, 2026, at American Family Field, with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. CT (7:40 p.m. ET). The reds brewers rematch comes less than a week after Milwaukee swept Cincinnati, and lefties Robert Gasser and Nick Lodolo start the opener. Milwaukee leads the season series 3-0 and holds a 5.5-game NL Central edge as the rivals meet for the fourth time this season.
Key Takeaways
- Milwaukee hosts Cincinnati for four games from June 29 through July 2 after sweeping the Reds last week.
- Monday's opener features LHP Robert Gasser (1-3, 4.50 ERA) vs. LHP Nick Lodolo (2-2, 5.59 ERA) on Brewers.TV.
- The Brewers lead the season series 3-0 and hold a 5.5-game NL Central cushion; Sportsbook Wire projects a 4-3 Milwaukee win.
- Cincinnati arrives with injury questions around Elly De La Cruz (ankle) and Eugenio Suarez (hand).
- Thursday's finale pairs Jacob Misiorowski (9-3, 1.45 ERA) against Chase Burns (9-1, 2.00 ERA).
When and where is the Reds vs Brewers series?
The four-game set runs Monday through Thursday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. First pitches are scheduled for 6:40 p.m. on June 29 and 30, 7:10 p.m. on July 1, and 1:10 p.m. on July 2.
It is an unusually quick turnaround. The Brewers swept the Reds at Great American Ball Park less than a week ago, then dropped two of three to the Chicago Cubs at home over the weekend. Cincinnati bounced back by taking two of three from the Pittsburgh Pirates, scoring 19 runs across that series.
Who is starting for the Reds and Brewers on Monday?
Robert Gasser makes his seventh start of 2026 after not pitching since last Sunday. He has allowed just two runs over 11 2/3 innings in his last two outings against Cleveland and Atlanta. His lone career start against Cincinnati produced a quirky line: four runs allowed with zero earned over 2 2/3 innings.
Nick Lodolo counters for the Reds. He carries a 5.59 ERA this season but blanked Milwaukee for four innings in their last meeting before a comebacker struck his left wrist. In seven career appearances against the Brewers, Lodolo owns a 2.52 ERA across 35 2/3 innings.
How can you watch Brewers vs Reds on TV and streaming?
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, games on June 29, June 30, and July 2 air on Brewers.TV. The July 1 matchup is on ESPN. Brewers.TV streams through the MLB app, with full-season plans at $99.99 and monthly plans at $19.99.
Radio coverage runs on the Brewers Radio Network, including flagship AM-620 WTMJ. For a deeper look at the pitching matchups across all four games, see the Brew Crew Ball series preview.
What do the odds and predictions say for Reds at Brewers?
Sportsbook Wire lists the Brewers as -145 moneyline favorites, with the Reds at +118 and a total of 9 runs (Under -115). The outlet projects a 4-3 Milwaukee victory and recommends the Brewers on the moneyline and the Under.
Analyst Ryan Dodson notes Milwaukee is the healthier club, with Suarez unlikely to play Monday after inconclusive X-rays on a swollen hand. The Brewers are 5-2 in their last seven games despite Sunday's 4-3 loss to Chicago.
Why does this Reds Brewers rematch matter in the NL Central?
Milwaukee's pitching staff ranks second in the majors with a 3.42 ERA and leads the league in strikeouts, while Cincinnati sits 23rd in both ERA (4.51) and strikeouts. The Brewers offense ranks in the top 10 in most categories despite just 73 home runs.
With the division lead at 5.5 games and the Reds 11.5 back, every head-to-head swing carries weight. For more offbeat sports coverage, browse our Bizarre News & Florida Man section. Thursday's series finale could be the week's marquee duel: Misiorowski and Burns have combined for 258 strikeouts this season.