Miami Marlins vs Milwaukee Brewers

Miami Marlins at Milwaukee Brewers (2026-07-18). Max Meyer vs Shane Drohan at American Family Field.

Starters — Max Meyer brings a 2.58 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 108 innings, with 9.67 K/9, 3.17 BB/9, and 0.92 HR/9. His last three starts were strong: 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB; 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 0 BB; and 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 2 BB. The trend is up, supported by just 3 earned runs allowed over those 18 innings. Shane Drohan has a 3.09 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 70 innings, with 8.61 K/9, 2.57 BB/9, and 0.77 HR/9. His last three starts were 6.1 IP, 3 ER, 6 K, 0 BB; 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K, 2 BB; and 5.2 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB. His trend is also up, with 6 earned runs allowed over his last 18.0 innings and solid control.

Teams — Miami has a .739 OPS, 440 runs scored, and a .253 team average. On the pitching side, the Marlins carry a 3.98 team ERA and 1.24 WHIP, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games. Milwaukee has a .734 OPS, 491 runs scored, and a .254 team average. The Brewers have been better run prevention wise, posting a 3.45 team ERA and 1.16 WHIP, while also going 6-4 in their last 10. The offensive gap is narrow by OPS and average, but Milwaukee has produced more total runs, while Miami gets the edge from Meyer’s stronger season line.