The Milwaukee Brewers wrap up their road series against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, September 6, with a 12:10 PM ET first pitch at Great American Ball Park. Kyle Harrison gets the start for Milwaukee against Reds right-hander Brady Singer. With the regular season winding toward its final weeks, every game in the division carries real weight, and this one is no exception. Catch the action on Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook or listen on WTMJ 620 AM.
Brewers Starter Kyle Harrison Takes on a Tough Cincinnati Lineup
Kyle Harrison draws the assignment for Milwaukee in this series finale. The left-hander will need to be sharp against a Reds lineup that plays well at home. Great American Ball Park is a hitter-friendly environment — the short porches and heavy air along the Ohio River have humbled plenty of visiting pitchers — so Harrison's command and pitch sequencing will be under the microscope from the first inning. How he handles Cincinnati's contact hitters in the middle of the order will go a long way toward determining the outcome.
Brady Singer Stands in Milwaukee's Way
The Reds counter with Brady Singer, a right-hander who has shown the ability to miss bats and generate weak contact when he's working at his best. Singer has enough stuff to keep Milwaukee's lineup off-balance, particularly against right-handed bats. The Brewers will need to be patient, work counts, and manufacture offense when big hits don't come in bunches. Getting Singer's pitch count up early is the blueprint.
Three Keys to Watch Sunday
- Harrison's command early: If Harrison can establish his fastball and keep the Reds off the bases in the first two innings, Milwaukee has a real shot to control the pace of this game. Walks and early damage could force the bullpen into a tough spot.
- Brewers' plate discipline vs. Singer: Singer can be hittable when hitters stay disciplined and don't chase. Milwaukee's offense needs to work deep counts, take walks, and capitalize when Singer leaves something over the plate.
- Bullpen management: Late September roster depth gives both clubs options, but Milwaukee's bullpen usage through the series will shape how Pat Murphy deploys his relievers here. Keeping the game close into the sixth inning gives the Brewers the best chance to win.
Prediction: Brewers Take the Series Finale
This is a winnable game for Milwaukee. Harrison has the makings of a quality start if he avoids the big inning, and the Brewers have enough lineup depth to scratch across runs against Singer. Call it a 4-2 Milwaukee win. The Brewers grind out a solid series result and head home with momentum intact heading into a critical final stretch of the regular season.
