Milwaukee comes into tonight\u2019s game on a high note after opening their series against the Angels with a 6-2 win. With another victory tonight, the Brewers would secure the series and guarantee themselves at least a .500 road trip through California.<\/p>\n
On the mound for Milwaukee is left-hander Robert Gasser, who\u2019s been excellent over the last two months outside of a couple of blow-up outings. Gasser has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his last eight starts, though he\u2019s also been tagged for six or more runs twice during that span.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Los Angeles scratched scheduled starter Jos\u00e9 Soriano amid deadline-fueled trade speculation. Taking his place is veteran left-hander and longtime Brewer Brent Suter, who owns a 4.26 ERA across 40 appearances (two starts) in his first season with the Angels.<\/p>\n
As for tonight\u2019s lineup, there\u2019s a bit of a shakeup at the top. Manager Pat Murphy has moved Jackson Chourio into the leadoff spot after a rough night at the plate yesterday that included three strikeouts and a couple of particularly poor swing decisions. The hope is that batting first will simplify Chourio\u2019s approach, allowing him to focus on putting together quality at-bats instead of trying to do too much.<\/p>\n
With Chourio leading off, Brice Turang slides down to the No. 2 spot, followed by William Contreras and Christian Yelich. Right-handed bat Andrew Vaughn will start at first base and hit fifth against the left-handed Suter. Rounding out the lineup are Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell, Cooper Pratt, and Joey Ortiz, who\u2019s back at third base tonight.<\/p>\n