Milwaukee Brewers probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Cleveland Guardians, August 16

The Brewers just squeaked past the Dodgers and escaped with a series split and their reward is to get stuck with the Cleveland Guardians, the best team in baseball, for a three-game weekend series. The Guardians are 72-49 with a .595 winning percentage, which is good for the top spot in the game. Their lineup has left a bit to be desired throughout the year, but it's their pitching staff that's truly lethal, as they sit fifth in the sport in ERA.

Probable pitchers

• For the Brewers, former Guardians hurler Aaron Civale is set to make his 18th start of the year and seventh in a Brewers uniform. The right-hander has been "just okay" this year, sporting an ERA of 5.02 through 118.1 innings of work. He's been a durable innings eater for the Crew, but it's worth asking the question if his acquisition was enough of a needle-mover to help the Brewers in their postseason run.

• Promising right-hander Gavin Williams will take the ball and make his ninth start of the season. Williams, 25, is looking to branch off of a successful 16-start showing in the big leagues last year, but injuries have held him back in 2024. He's got a 4.38 ERA and 3.18 FIP through 39 innings, striking out just a hair under 10 batters per nine innings.

Milwaukee Brewers starting lineup, August 16

• 1. 2B Brice Turang
• 2. LF Jackson Chourio
• 3. DH Tyler Black
• 4. C William Contreras
• 5. SS Willy Adames
• 6. CF Garrett Mitchell
• 7. 1B Rhys Hoskins
• 8. RF Sal Frelick
• 9. 3B Joey Ortiz

Cleveland Guardians starting lineup, August 16

• 1. LF Steven Kwan
• 2. CF Will Brennan
• 3. 3B Jose Ramirez
• 4. 1B Josh Naylor
• 5. DH David Fry
• 6. 2B Andres Gimenez
• 7. RF Jhonkensy Noel
• 8. SS Daniel Schneemann
• 9. C Bo Naylor

What channel is the Milwaukee Brewers game on tonight?

• Game time: 7:10 p.m. CT
• Bally Sports Wisconsin will have the Brewers broadcast.
• Guardians fans can catch the game on Bally Sports Great Lakes.

How do I stream the Milwaukee Brewers game tonight?

• MLB.tv (subscription required)
• fuboTV (which has a free trial)

How can I listen to the Milwaukee Brewers game tonight?

• The Brewers broadcast will be on WTMJ 620 and Brewers Radio Network.
• Guardians fans can tune into the game on WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and Guardians Radio Network.