Woodruff vs Skenes: NL Central Showdown

It's April 24th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Milwaukee Brewers News today, your AI-powered team report.

The Milwaukee Brewers are heading home after dropping two of three to the Detroit Tigers, kicking off a three-game series against the Pittsburgh.

Pirates this Friday. It's a clash in the National League Central, with a marquee pitching matchup right out the gate.

Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff against Pirates Star, Paul Schienes.

Woodruff's rolling with a two-and-oh record through four starts, posting a 3.42 earned run average in just four walks in 23, and two-thirds innings.

Schienes, the 23-year-old defending National League's side-young winner, sits at 3-1 with a 3.27 ERA over five outings, and 22 innings.

Both teams are scrapping in the middle of the NL Central Pack, Brewers at 13-11, deadlass after those recent losses, while Pirates hold.

Third at 14-10. Pittsburgh's been alternating wins and losses over their last 11 games, but Milwaukee snagged five of eight lately.

Keep eyes on Brewers' second baseman Bryce Tarang and Pirates' first baseman Ryan O'Hern, who are tearing it up league-wide.

Both rank top 12 in OPS. O'Hern at 0.932 to rank 0.924, plus top 10 on-base percentages and O'Hern's tied for third.

In batting average, at 0.325, this series could shake up the standings quick, so tune in for the fireworks between these aces and hot bats.