The Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game interleague series against the Houston Astros on Friday night, May 29, at Daikin Park in Houston. Milwaukee enters the matchup with a 33-20 record and first place in the National League Central, continuing a strong stretch as the club looks to build on its recent success. The Brewers are coming off a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, May 27, at American Family Field, a game that featured timely hitting, solid pitching, and late-game execution.
Young right-hander Coleman Crow will make his third career start for Milwaukee. Crow has started the season 0-0 with a 2.61 ERA and will be tasked with helping the Brewers get off to a good start on the road. Houston will counter with right-hander Kai-Wei Tang, who has been one of the Astros’ more effective starters this season at 3-3 with a 2.19 ERA. The pitching matchup sets up a compelling opener between a promising Brewers rookie and a steady Astros arm.
There was also a roster development before the game involving Brewers reliever Abner Uribe. Major League Baseball suspended Uribe for one game because of gestures he made toward the St. Louis Cardinals dugout earlier in the week. Uribe has appealed the ruling, which allows him to remain available until the appeal is decided.
Milwaukee’s recent victory over St. Louis highlighted the team’s depth and resilience. The Brewers were able to manufacture offense and protect a narrow lead behind strong work from the pitching staff. The win added another mark to a season that has kept Milwaukee near the top of the division standings and positioned the club well entering the series in Houston.
The series at Daikin Park continues Saturday, May 30, with Milwaukee scheduled to send right-hander Brandon Sproat to the mound against Houston right-hander Peter Lambert. The finale is set for Sunday, May 31, when the Brewers are expected to start right-hander Jacob Misiorowski opposite Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai. Both games will be carried on Brewers.TV, with radio coverage on AM-620 WTMJ.
Milwaukee’s lineup and pitching depth have been major reasons for the team’s success so far this season, and the trip to Houston offers another test against a quality American League opponent. The Brewers will try to keep momentum going in the opening game and carry it through the weekend as they continue their push in the National League Central.
