Cincinnati at Milwaukee

Cincinnati is 2-4 to start the new season and plays its first road game. The offense is 23rd in on-base percentage and they're hitting .218 as a team. Starter Nick Lodolo threw well in the opener but that was at home. He struggled against the Brewers last year with a 5.06 ERA. Milwaukee has lost all three of its road contests but is 2-1 at home. The offense is 13th in on-base percentage. Last season, the Brewers had a +136 run differential, the second-best in the NL and the third-best in the majors. Nestor Cortes looks to bounce back after a dreadful opener, losing 20-9 in the Bronx. He had a 3.77 ERA in 2024, including 3.11 at home, and his teams are 7-3 in his last 10 regular-season starts. Play Milwaukee.