[Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)] MLB Analysis Marlins vs Brewers Preview - BeaverStats

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Quick preview of Marlins vs Brewers (Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)).

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Marlins vs Brewers (Jul 18, 8:40 AM KST, American Family Field)

Starters: Marlins Sandy Alcantara / Brewers Logan Henderson

The home Brewers have the clear edge in the standings - 2nd in the NL (59-37, .620) compared to Miami's 6th (52-45, .540). Oddly enough, both teams are currently on 3-game losing streaks, so recent momentum isn't great for either side. In the season series, Milwaukee leads 2-1, having dropped the first of three April meetings before winning the next two.

Both starters share strong recent form here. Milwaukee's Logan Henderson carries a 3.18 season ERA and a 2.73 ERA over his last 5 starts, going 4-1 in that stretch. Miami's Sandy Alcantara is right there too - 3.99 season ERA, 3.24 over his last 5, also 4-1. Their profiles differ a bit, though: Alcantara averages 97 pitches per start, a true workhorse ace (10-5 on the season), while Henderson runs shorter outings at around 72 pitches. Alcantara's velocity (97 mph) is also clearly harder than Henderson's (93 mph). Head-to-head, Alcantara faced Milwaukee once on April 19 (5.0 IP, 2 ER, 3.60 ERA) and took the loss; Henderson hasn't faced Miami yet.

Neither lineup is confirmed, so check back closer to game time. Milwaukee has a modest bullpen edge - a 4.11 ERA over the last 3 games compared to Miami's 6.13.

Both lineups are running a bit cooler than their season numbers. Milwaukee is at .252 over the last 5 (down from .262 season), led by Cooper Pratt (.375) and Christian Yelich (.350) while William Contreras (.111) has struggled. Miami has dipped from .270 to .241, with Griffin Conine (.429) and Xavier Edwards (.350) hot while Joe Mack (.154) and Otto Lopez (.158) have gone cold.

Putting it together, Milwaukee has the edge across the standings, the season series, and home field, but with both starters carrying strong recent form, this looks like it could be a tight pitchers' duel.