| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Brewers | Detroit Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-10 | 13-12 |
| Where | Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan | |
| When | Thursday, April 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd | |
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers enter Thursday’s game with a 13–10 overall record, including a 6–5 mark on the road. Earlier this season, in the Brewers 9–7 victory over the Chicago White Sox Milwaukee catcher Gary Sanchez recorded two hits (one home run), 2 RBIs and a run scored illustrating his ability to perform at a high level.It is noteworthy that the Milwaukee Brewers arrive at this contest in rather good form. The Brewers have won five of the team’s last seven games played, including a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins four days ago.
Milwaukee will turn to right‑hander Brandon Sproat tomorrow night. In four starts made this season, Sproat has compiled an 0–1 win-loss record, a 6.88 ERA, a 1.71 WHIP and 16 strikeouts, while allowing 18 hits, 11 walks and 4 home runs in 17 innings pitched.
Offensively, the Brewers have amassed a quality lineup this season featuring catcher William Contreras and second baseman Brice Turang. William Contreras enters this matchup with a team leading .308 batting average, 11 walks, 2 home runs, 13 RBIs and an .855 OPS. Brice Turang has amassed a .307 batting average (18th in MLB), 4 home runs, 17 walks, 5 doubles, 18 RBIs and a .990 OPS which ranks sixth in Major League Baseball.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers enter Thursday’s contest with a 13–12 overall record, including a rather impressive 9–2 mark at home, one of the strongest home records in the American League. The Tigers have lost two of the team’s last three games played this season, including an 8-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox two days ago.The Tigers will start left‑hander Tarik Skubal in this contest. Skubal who has been one of the most effective starting pitchers in baseball this season. In five starts made in 2026, Skubal has amassed a 3–2 record, a 2.08 ERA (13th in MLB), a 0.96 WHIP and 33 strikeouts (12th in MLB), while allowing 23 hits, 6 walks and 1 home run in 30.1 innings pitched. Skubal will look to build on his positive start to the regular season in tomorrow’s matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Shifting our focus to the Tigers offense, Detroit continues to rely on second baseman Colt Keith and outfielder Javier Baez. Colt Keith has amassed a .324 batting average, 7 doubles, 3 walks, 5 RBIs and a .774 OPS. Javier Baez has tallied a .277 batting average, 1 home run, 5 doubles, 2 walks, 5 RBIs and an .704 OPS.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win.
• Balanced offense. Catcher William Contreras and second baseman Brice Turang have provided the Brewers with consistent offensive production all season.• Recent momentum. The Milwaukee Brewers have won five of the team’s last seven games played this season.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win.
• Starting pitching advantage. In five starts made in 2026, Skubal has amassed a 3–2 record, a 2.08 ERA (13th in MLB), a 0.96 WHIP and 33 strikeouts (12th in MLB), while allowing 23 hits, 6 walks and 1 home run in 30.1 innings pitched.• Home field strength. The Detroit Tigers have amassed a robust 9-2 record at home this season.