Preview for Friday, September 18, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Milwaukee Brewers at Baltimore Orioles
Milwaukee brings a modest edge in the offensive and run-prevention numbers into this matchup with Baltimore. The Brewers carry a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.326 compared to the Orioles' 0.310, suggesting a somewhat more productive offense on the Milwaukee side. On the pitching side, Milwaukee's team ERA of 3.58 and FIP of 3.80 both come in lower than Baltimore's ERA of 4.14 and FIP of 4.18, pointing to a stronger overall run-prevention profile for the Brewers this season.
Dustin May is listed as Milwaukee's starting pitcher, having worked approximately 138.3 innings with a 4.49 ERA and a WP-calculated FIP of 3.50. The gap between his ERA and his FIP suggests his underlying performance may have been better than his run allowance indicates. Starting-pitcher information for Baltimore is unavailable in this preview, so no direct comparison between starters can be made.
Both rosters carry notable injury designations. Milwaukee has Grant Anderson listed on the 15-Day IL, and both J.B. Bukauskas and Sean Episcope are listed on the 60-Day IL. Baltimore has Keegan Akin and Felix Bautista both listed on the 60-Day IL, along with Blaze Alexander on the 10-Day IL. Taken together, the team-level figures in wOBA, ERA and FIP each favor Milwaukee over Baltimore heading into this game.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
WP home-run candidate for Brewers: Gary Sánchez. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Orioles: Christian Encarnacion-Strand. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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