The Milwaukee Brewers welcome the Atlanta Braves to American Family Field on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for a 2:10 PM ET first pitch. Logan Henderson gets the ball for Milwaukee, squaring off against veteran left-hander Martín Pérez for Atlanta. With the regular season in its final stretch, every game carries weight in the standings, and a home date against a Braves club that is never easy to beat makes this one worth circling on your calendar.
Brewers vs. Braves: Starting Pitchers for Saturday's Matchup
Logan Henderson, Milwaukee Brewers (RHP)
Henderson draws the start for the Brewers in what figures to be a significant test. The young right-hander has been part of Milwaukee's pitching plans this season, and a home start against an Atlanta lineup that can do damage in a hurry is exactly the kind of assignment that reveals where a pitcher stands. American Family Field's crowd will be behind him from the jump — it's on Henderson to reward that support by working deep into the game and limiting the free passes that can unravel an outing quickly against a lineup with Atlanta's caliber of hitters.
Martín Pérez, Atlanta Braves (LHP)
Pérez is a crafty, experienced southpaw who knows how to navigate a lineup. He works with movement and sequencing rather than pure velocity, which means Milwaukee's hitters will need to stay disciplined at the plate, lay off his softer stuff early in counts, and force him to come into the zone. Left-handed hitters in the Brewers lineup will need a specific plan — Pérez has made a career out of keeping them off balance.
Keys to Watch: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves
- Henderson's command early: If Henderson can establish his fastball and avoid falling behind hitters in the first two innings, he gives Milwaukee a chance to keep Atlanta's offense in check throughout the afternoon.
- Plate discipline against Pérez: Pérez's value comes from inducing weak contact and chases. The Brewers need patient at-bats, high pitch counts, and traffic on the bases to get to the Atlanta bullpen.
- Bullpen depth: A Saturday afternoon game means the pen could see action regardless of how Henderson fares. Milwaukee will need arms ready, especially if the game stays close through six innings.
- Home crowd advantage: American Family Field on a Saturday afternoon is one of the better atmospheres in the National League. The Brewers tend to play up to that energy — a loud crowd can absolutely be a factor in tight moments.
Prediction: Brewers vs. Braves, Saturday August 22
This has the feel of a low-scoring, pitcher-friendly afternoon where the team that manufactures a run or two first will hold on to win it. Henderson matching Pérez zero for zero through five innings is a realistic scenario, which puts enormous pressure on Milwaukee's offense to find something against a pitcher who doesn't give away free bases. Give the edge to the Brewers at home — Henderson is in a position to put together a quality start, and American Family Field's crowd should provide the extra push Milwaukee needs to take this one. Brewers 3, Braves 2.
Catch the game on Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook or listen live on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan and WTMJ 620. First pitch is set for 2:10 PM ET.
