Brewers Continue Hot Streak
Milwaukee Brewers Face Los Angeles Angels Saturday with Gasser on Mound, Eyeing Continued NL Central Lead
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The Milwaukee Brewers, sitting atop the NL Central with a 68-41 record, traveled to Angel Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 1 to face the Los Angeles Angels. Left-hander Robert Gasser took the mound for Milwaukee, according to Journal Sentinel.
The game came just hours after the Brewers made a notable roster move. Milwaukee traded outfielder Blake Perkins and pitcher Craig Yoho to the Cleveland Guardians. In return, they got catcher Bo Naylor and right-hander Codi Heuer, per Green Bay Press Gazette.
Brent Suter Steps In After Soriano Injury
The Angels had to shuffle their pitching plans before the first pitch. Starter Jose Soriano was ruled out due to injury. Left-hander Brent Suter was named as his replacement, according to Wausau Daily Herald.
Suter is a familiar face for Brewers fans. He spent several seasons in Milwaukee before moving on. His return to face his former club added an extra storyline to the matchup, Post Crescent noted.
Brewers Land Bo Naylor in Trade Day Splash
Milwaukee pulled off a trade ahead of the deadline. The Brewers sent Blake Perkins and Craig Yoho to Cleveland. They received catcher Bo Naylor and pitcher Codi Heuer in exchange, per FDL Reporter.
Bo Naylor is a young catcher with upside. He gives Milwaukee another weapon behind the plate as they push for a deep postseason run. The deal shows the Brewers are all-in on 2025, according to Stevens Point Journal.
Brewers Hold Firm Grip on NL Central Lead
Milwaukee entered Saturday's game with a 68-41 record. That puts them in first place in the NL Central. The Brewers have been one of the best teams in the National League all season, Sheboygan Press reported.
Robert Gasser got the start on the mound for Milwaukee. The left-hander has been part of the team's pitching rotation this season. A win in Anaheim would push the Brewers even further ahead in the division race, per Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.
Angel Stadium Sets the Stage for Interleague Play
The Brewers and Angels met in an interleague series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. These games count in the standings and give NL teams a rare look at AL pitching and lineups. Milwaukee came in as the clear favorite based on records, according to HTR News.
For the Angels, the series offered a chance to play spoiler. Los Angeles has struggled this season. But home games at Angel Stadium give them a small edge, and the late roster changes on both sides kept things unpredictable heading into first pitch.
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