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Milwaukee holds a commanding position atop the NL Central at 65-39, but Colorado handed them a loss in their most recent meeting, a 5-2 defeat in which the Rockies generated 12 baserunners and converted efficiently when it counted. That result snapped what had been a strong stretch for the Brewers, and Milwaukee will be looking to reassert itself at home, where they’ve gone 35-20 on the season.

For Colorado, that win is a foothold worth building on. The Rockies have gone 3-7 over their last ten games, but Tomoyuki Sugano has now reached 10 wins on the year, and a rotation that has struggled for consistency suddenly has a pitcher who looks capable of carrying a game. On the Milwaukee side, Jackson Chourio (.275, 13 HR, 49 runs) and Brice Turang (62 RBI, 69 runs) give the Brewers a lineup that can punish any lapse in command.

Hunter Goodman anchors the Colorado offense with 31 home runs, 60 RBI, and 64 runs scored — numbers that make him one of the more dangerous hitters in the National League regardless of where his team sits in the standings. When Goodman is locked in, the Rockies are a different team.

Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers Game Information

Game Date: July 26, 2026
Game Time: 02:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB.TV – Colorado Rockies, and Telemundo
Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Milwaukee leads the NL Central and has built a cushion that makes every home game an opportunity to extend it further. Colorado sits 25.5 games back, so the division race isn’t the tension here — what is at stake is momentum and competitive identity. The Rockies just took the previous meeting 5-2, generating more baserunners and making them count. For Milwaukee, dropping consecutive games to one of the league’s struggling clubs would be a notable stumble. For Colorado, back-to-back wins against a division leader would carry real weight in a difficult season.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 65-39
Home Record: 35-20
Away Record: 30-19
Division Record: 19-10
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .625

Colorado Rockies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 42-64
Home Record: 24-29
Away Record: 18-35
Division Record: 9-14
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .396

Stat Leaders

Milwaukee Brewers (65-39, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Tyler Black, 0.333
RBI Leader: Brice Turang, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jake Bauers, 18 HR
Runs Leader: Brice Turang, 69 Runs
Hits Leader: William Contreras, 102 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: David Hamilton, 19 SB
ERA Leader: Bryse Wilson, 1.12 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jacob Misiorowski, 173 K
Wins Leader: Aaron Ashby, 12 W
Saves Leader: Trevor Megill, 17 SV

Colorado Rockies (42-64, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jake McCarthy, 0.302
RBI Leader: Hunter Goodman, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Hunter Goodman, 31 HR
Runs Leader: Hunter Goodman, 64 Runs
Hits Leader: TJ Rumfield, 108 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jake McCarthy, 17 SB
ERA Leader: Jordan Romano, 1.35 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Kyle Freeland, 83 K
Wins Leader: Tomoyuki Sugano, 10 W
Saves Leader: Juan Mejia, 4 SV

What to Watch For

Sugano’s 10th win came at Milwaukee’s expense, and he enters this outing as the clearest reason to watch the Colorado side. A veteran pitcher finding a groove in the second half of a tough season is worth tracking, and the Rockies will need him to replicate that efficiency against a Brewers lineup that has the depth to make adjustments. Jake McCarthy (.302 average, 17 stolen bases) and Troy Johnston (.292, 86 hits, 41 RBI) give Colorado hitters who can work counts and put pressure on the bases.

For Milwaukee, the injury report has thinned some options — Kyle Harrison, Brandon Woodruff, and Sal Frelick are all sidelined — which opens the door for others to step forward. Andrew Vaughn is hitting .309 with 51 hits and 26 RBI, and Tyler Black’s .333 average makes him one of the more productive bats in the lineup right now. Cooper Pratt has also contributed with a .281 average and 8 stolen bases, adding a dimension on the bases that the Brewers can use.

Bryse Wilson’s 1.12 ERA stands as one of the more striking numbers in Milwaukee’s pitching staff, and if he factors into this game, Colorado’s hitters will face a significant challenge. The Rockies’ Jordan Romano carries a 1.35 ERA out of the bullpen — if the game is close late, that matchup between elite relievers could define the outcome.

Milwaukee Brewers Injury Report

DL Hall – Pectoral (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed LHP DL Hall on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain.
Kyle Harrison – Forearm (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed LHP Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Brandon Woodruff – Shoulder (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred RHP Brandon Woodruff from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Brian Fitzpatrick – Elbow (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Brian Fitzpatrick to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow injury.
Brandon Lockridge – Knee (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred OF Brandon Lockridge from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right knee bursitis.
Quinn Priester – Wrist (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers said on Thursday (Jun. 18) that Priester will undergo thoracic outlet compression surgery and is expected to be sidelined 8-to-10 months, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Angel Zerpa – Forearm (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Angel Zerpa to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Joel Kuhnel – Shoulder (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Joel Kuhnel on the 15-day injured list due to right rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Rob Zastryzny – Shoulder (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Rob Zastryzny from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left trapezius strain.
Sal Frelick – Shoulder (D10) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed OF Sal Frelick on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder strain.

Colorado Rockies Injury Report

RJ Petit – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred RHP RJ Petit from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. He had Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2026 season.
Jeff Criswell – Shoulder (D15) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Jeff Criswell on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder strain.
Brenton Doyle – Oblique (D10) – The Colorado Rockies placed OF Brenton Doyle on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique contusion.
Pierson Ohl – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Pierson Ohl on the 60-day injured list due to his recent elbow injury.
Chase Dollander – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Chase Dollander on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
Blas Castaño – Pectoral (D15) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Blas Castaño on the 15-day injured list.
McCade Brown – Shoulder (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred RHP McCade Brown to the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Welinton Herrera – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred LHP Welinton Herrera from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation.
Jose Quintana – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred LHP Jose Quintana from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow strain.
Kris Bryant – Back (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed DH Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease.
Jaden Hill – Shoulder (D15) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Jaden Hill on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder tendonitis.

Milwaukee Brewers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 26, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
July 27, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
July 28, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
July 29, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
July 31, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 01, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 02, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 03, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 04, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 05, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Colorado Rockies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 26, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
July 28, 2026 at San Diego Padres
July 29, 2026 at San Diego Padres
July 31, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
August 01, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
August 02, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
August 03, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 04, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 05, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 07, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals

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