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Lineups
Milwaukee Brewers
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Chourio | LF |
| 2 | Garrett Mitchell | CF |
| 3 | William Contreras | DH |
| 4 | Andrew Vaughn | 1B |
| 5 | Joey Ortiz | 3B |
| 6 | Gary Sánchez | C |
| 7 | Cooper Pratt | SS |
| 8 | Luis Lara | RF |
| 9 | David Hamilton | 2B |
Baltimore Orioles
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah Jackson | 2B |
| 2 | Pete Alonso | 1B |
| 3 | Coby Mayo | DH |
| 4 | Christian Encarnacion-Strand | 3B |
| 5 | Gunnar Henderson | SS |
| 6 | Rece Hinds | RF |
| 7 | Christian Franklin | LF |
| 8 | Samuel Basallo | C |
| 9 | Leody Taveras | CF |
Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Baltimore for a 4:05 PM ET first pitch Saturday, September 19 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, sending left-hander Robert Gasser to the mound against Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers. With the regular season winding down, every game carries weight in the standings, and this interleague matchup gives Milwaukee a chance to build momentum heading into the final stretch of 2026.
Brewers vs. Orioles Pitching Matchup: Gasser Faces Rogers at Camden Yards
Robert Gasser draws the start for the Brewers in what is a pivotal late-September assignment. The young left-hander has shown the ability to keep hitters off-balance with his mix, and a road start against an Orioles lineup that carries legitimate offensive firepower will be a genuine test of his stuff and command. Gasser will need to work efficiently and limit the damage when runners get on base.
Baltimore counters with Trevor Rogers, another left-handed starter. Rogers has familiarity pitching in the American League East, and the Brewers' lineup will need to do its homework against a southpaw who can be difficult when locating his fastball.
Lineups to Watch: Jackson Chourio Leads Off for Milwaukee
Milwaukee's lineup features Jackson Chourio batting leadoff in left field, followed by Garrett Mitchell in center. William Contreras slots in at the DH spot hitting third, with Andrew Vaughn at first base batting cleanup. Joey Ortiz holds down third, Gary Sánchez handles catching duties at six, and Cooper Pratt and Luis Lara round out the bottom of the order before David Hamilton bats ninth at second base.
Baltimore is sending out a lineup that demands respect. Jeremiah Jackson leads off at second base, Pete Alonso bats second at first, and Coby Mayo is in the three-hole as the DH. Christian Encarnacion-Strand bats cleanup at third, with Gunnar Henderson — one of the most dangerous young shortstops in the game — hitting fifth. Rece Hinds, Christian Franklin, Samuel Basallo, and Leody Taveras round out the bottom of the Baltimore order.
Keys to the Game for the Brewers
- Gasser's command early: Getting through the Baltimore order the first time without a big inning is critical. The Orioles' middle of the order — Alonso, Mayo, Encarnacion-Strand, and Henderson — can do serious damage if Gasser falls behind in counts.
- Chourio and Mitchell on base: If the Brewers' top two hitters get on base consistently, Milwaukee can put pressure on Rogers and manufacture runs before the lineup turns over to Contreras and Vaughn.
- Bullpen readiness: In a late-September game on the road, the Brewers' relievers need to be sharp if Gasser exits early. Protecting a lead or keeping the deficit manageable in the late innings is non-negotiable.
- Handling Henderson: Gunnar Henderson is a genuine threat every time he steps in the box. Pitching around him when the situation calls for it is a reasonable strategy, but Gasser can't let that approach compound into free baserunners.
Prediction: Brewers 4, Orioles 3
This is a close one on paper. Baltimore's lineup is deep enough to punish mistakes, but Gasser has the makeup to compete in this environment. If Milwaukee's offense can get to Rogers in the middle innings and the bullpen holds the line, the Brewers have enough to steal a road win at Camden Yards. Lean Brewers in a tight, well-pitched ballgame.
Catch the game on Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, WTMJ 620 AM, or 98 Rock 97.9 FM. First pitch Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.