Milwaukee Brewers probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Cleveland Guardians, August 17

One of the best pitching duels of the season is upon us, and it's going to be between two Central division heavyweights. The Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers are both in first place in their respective divisions and have been absolutely rolling as of late. The Brewers pulled off a victory led by ex-Guardian Aaron Civale and they're going to go for two in a row on a national stage tonight.

Probable starting pitchers

• For the Brewers, staff ace Freddy Peralta will take the mound for the 25th time this season. The 28-year-old hasn't quite looked like himself this year, as he enters the day with a 4.11 ERA and 4.13 FIP through 131.1 innings. His 103 ERA+ means he's only been three percent above league-average on the year, which is much lower than the 113 mark he had in 2022 and 2023, as well as the 147 he had in 2021. Last time out, he threw six innings of four-run ball against the Dodgers, striking out four and walking two.

• Opposite Peralta will be 25-year-old Tanner Bibee, who's set to make his 24th start of the year. The former fifth-round pick has been money this season for the Guardians, emerging as an ace in the absence of Shane Bieber. Bibee is 10-4 with a 3.39 ERA, 3.40 FIP and 122 ERA+ ahead of Saturday night's matchup. In his last start against the Twins, he went 5.2 innings, allowing one run on six hits with five strikeouts and no walks.

Milwaukee Brewers starting lineup, August 17

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

Cleveland Guardians starting lineup, August 17

• 1. LF Steven Kwan
• 2. DH Will Brennan
• 3. 3B Jose Ramirez
• 4. 1B Josh Naylor
• 5. RF Lane Thomas
• 6. 2B Andres Gimenez
• 7. CF Tyler Freeman
• 8. C Bo Naylor
• 9. SS Bryan Rocchio

What channel is the Milwaukee Brewers game on tonight?

• Game time: 7:15 p.m. CT
• On a national stage, Saturday night's contest will only be available on FOX.

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.