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Milwaukee Brewers series preview: Home Opener vs St. Louis Cardinals

By Brian Sampson

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 29: Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks on before Opening Day against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on March 29, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 29: Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks on before Opening Day against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on March 29, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 31: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers scores ahead of the throw to Austin Hedges #18 of the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a baseball game at PETCO Park on March 31, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 31: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers scores ahead of the throw to Austin Hedges #18 of the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a baseball game at PETCO Park on March 31, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /

Game Two: Tuesday, April 3. 6:40 PM CT. Fox Sports Wisconsin

Probable Starters: Jack Flaherty (RHP) vs. Chase Anderson (RHP)

Chase Anderson pitched wonderfully in the season opener for the Brewers although he didn’t receive the decision. He only allowed one hit and zero runs across six innings which really set the tone for Milwaukee. Now, if only he can learn to slide properly he might be able to stay healthy all season.

The Brewers’ hitters will be going up against Jack Flaherty, a 22-year-old rookie who only made five starts last season and compiled a 6.33 ERA.

Milwaukee’s lineup that consists of dangerous hitters up-and-down, especially at the top of the order, should have no trouble getting to Flaherty.

Newcomers Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich were en fuego in their first series against the San Diego Padres racking up eight and seven hits respectively. Third baseman Travis Shaw also collected five hits in 14 plate appearances as well.

Ryan Braun’s lone hit was a big one, a go-ahead three-run blast in the top of the ninth on Friday night and he had a rest day on Saturday. He should be back and ready to go where he’ll likely be in the outfield if he gets the start against Flaherty.

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