3 things we learned from the Brewers splitting the series with the Dodgers

3. No Christian Yelich, no problem

On Thursday August 15, Christian Yelich posted a video announcing he would be getting season-ending back surgery. The former NL MVP is expected to be back at 100% for the start of the 2025 season. It is of course a big loss for the Brewers with not only one of their best hitters being out but one of the veterans in the clubhouse. However, the Brewers have gone 11-9 since Yelich last took the field on July 23rd and they have shown signs of having the pieces to step up in his absence.

Prior to the Dodgers series, the Brewers scored a huge 34 runs against the Atlanta Braves, notching 16 hits in the first two games and 20 hits in the final game of the series. 52 hits in three games. When was the last time you could say that about a Brewers team and against a strong Braves side. A 2-1 series win over the Cincinnati Reds was followed by the split series with the Dodgers, giving them a great 7-3 record since August 6th.

With Yelich now out, this is where the Brewers depth in the outfield helps and gives the young guys the opportunity to step up. Chourio has been magnificent in his rookie season, but now there is the chance for Garrett Mitchell and Sal Frelick to both step up and show they belong with the Brewers for years to come. Both have immense speed and defensive tools, their contact is their strength on offence so if they can help the offense to continue ticking over then the wins will continue to come.

Both have struggled at times this season with Mitchell starting the season on the IL and Frelick being consistent without adding much damage offensively. Having the options however is a positive in a lineup where Willy Adames, Contreras, Hoskins as vets will always lead but support from Joey Ortiz and Brice Turang always assists in the productive offense.

There are so many positives for the Brewers to take into their tough series with the Guardians. Just over a month and a half of regular season baseball to play and the Brewers are in a strong position both standings and performance wise.