Brewers Push for Playoff Seed | Milwaukee Brewers News

0:00It's September 9th, you're listening to Milwaukee Brewers News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. The Brewers kicked off their series against the Cubs with a win on Monday night, taking that first game by a score of 4-3. Tonight they're looking to keep that momentum going with their top pitcher. Jacob Mizyorowski on the mound. The Cubs are countering with their left-handed pitcher, David Peterson. Brewers manager Pat Murphy made some interesting moves with the lineup for this second game. Notably, veteran slugger Christian Yell Itch is not in the starting lineup tonight. He was the designated hitter yesterday, but Gary Sanchez is taking over that spot for this match-up. Yell Itch has been a consistent presence for the Brewers, but this season has seen a slight dip in his numbers. He's played in 104 games, hitting for an average of 239, with 10 home runs and 50 runs batted in. It's a tough league, and the Brewers have a deep roster this year. Yell Itch is having a fantastic season, holding the best record in all of Major League

1:00Baseball at 89 wins and 56 losses. They're comfortably leading the NL Central, eight games ahead of these very Cubs. Their sights are set on securing the top seed in the National League for the playoffs. So, while Yell Itch is in starting tonight, the focus for the Brewers is on maintaining their dominant position in the league and preparing for a deep playoff run. It's going to be interesting to see how these lineup adjustments play out as the season winds down.