Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds

After a pair of heartbreaking losses Tuesday and Wednesday against the Cubs, the Brewers escaped with a victory on Thursday, keeping pace with the scalding-hot Reds, who have now won five straight after beating the Nationals in extra innings on Thursday afternoon. Milwaukee trails Cincinnati by two games in the NL Central and with three games slated for this weekend, they have an outside chance at taking over the division lead heading into the All-Star break.

Pitching Matchups

Friday, July 7 @ 7:10 p.m.: Corbin Burnes vs. Andrew Abbott

Burnes has had plenty of inconsistencies this season, but his last time out against the Pirates was one of his best starts of the season. After a perfect five…