Cleveland Guardians vs Milwaukee Brewers – MLB Preview – Jun 18, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in an MLB regular season game. This game is set at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. The Guardians have a record of 39-35 and are ranked first in the AL Central division.
The Brewers hold a 45-26 record, leading the NL Central division. They are on a three-game winning streak. The Guardians have lost their last two games. The first pitch is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 2:10 PM.
Cleveland Guardians Team Preview
The Cleveland Guardians have had a mixed set of recent games. They lost to the Milwaukee Brewers on June 17th, 2026, with a score of 9-4. Gavin Williams pitched for 5 innings, allowing 7 earned runs on 7 hits.
In their game on June 16th, 2026, against the Brewers, the Guardians lost 2-1. Slade Cecconi pitched well, allowing only 1 earned run on 3 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Gabriel Arias had a strong performance, going 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.
Despite recent losses, the Guardians won against the Detroit Tigers on June 13th, 2026. They took the game 3-1, with Joey Cantillo pitching 5 innings and giving up 1 earned run. Daniel Schneemann hit a home run and collected 2 RBIs in the win.
Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers have been in strong form at home recently. They won their last game against the Cleveland Guardians with a score of 9-4. Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio both hit home runs, contributing to the team’s 11 hits.
In their previous game against the Guardians, the Brewers secured a close 2-1 victory. Brice Turang and Garrett Mitchell each hit a home run. Robert Gasser pitched well, allowing only 2 hits over 5 2/3 innings.
Earlier, the Brewers had a solid 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Kyle Harrison pitched six scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Blake Perkins hit a home run and drove in three runs, aiding the Brewers to their victory.
Betting Prediction
The Brewers have a strong batting average of .255, ranking 3rd this season. Their on-base percentage is also high at .337, which ranks 2nd. This suggests the Brewers have a solid lineup that can consistently get on base.
On the pitching side, the Brewers have an earned run average of 3.42, which ranks 4th. Their batting average against is .223, ranking 3rd. This shows that Brewers’ pitchers are effective at limiting opposing hitters.
The Guardians, on the other hand, have a batting average of .229, ranking 21st. Their slugging percentage of .368 ranks 26th, indicating less power hitting. The Brewers’ pitching and hitting strengths give them an advantage in this game.
- Pick: Brewers -146




