Brewers (Woodruff) vs Marlins (Alcantara): 4/18/26, 3:10pm

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Right-hander Sandy Alcantara makes his sixth career start against Milwaukee. Alcantara hasn't been quite the same since Tommy John surgery in October 2023 but had made three excellent starts to start the season before being roughed up by the Tigers on April 12. The Brewers tagged Alcantara for 5 ER during his last start against Milwaukee on 7/4/25. source

Brandon Woodruff makes his seventh career start against the Marlins. Woodruff made two starts against Miami last season allowing 6 H, 3 BB and 3 ER over 12 IP while striking out 14 (2.25 ERA). Brewers won both games. source

Sure would be nice to more than Woodford as a fresh arm in the bullpen tonight. i'm not sure if I'm ready to pause the Coleman Crow experience, though, either. I think Woodford has been fairly good in low leverage situations and could deserve a chance in a closer game.

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[markedman5]

I was afraid this would be the only option available 

buckle up…….either score a bunch……unlikely…..or we are going to have to survive a close game with the D bullpen 

 

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[Jim French Stepstool]

Anderson was a rubber-armed guy last season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the game late. Ashby, maybe Hall (low pitch counts although it would be four out of five days)............unlike his last time out, if the opportunity presents itself this wouldn't be a bad day to extend Woodruff a touch.

[RobertCrawley]

Big Woo. Fan 'em big man.

[Brian]

Let's start something in the top of 3rd here. 

[igor67]

Gotta find a way if the pitcher hands you 3 walks in the inning

[Brian]

Just now, igor67 said:

Gotta find a way if the pitcher hands you 3 walks in the inning

Not today so far. 

[RobertCrawley]

Come on, Gary.

[bensheeps]

El Gary doesn't get paid to run.  Big opportunity missed after the 3 walks

[jason21nl]

Just now, RobertCrawley said:

Come on, Gary.

Who wins in a race?  Gary or Rhys?

[edfunderburk]

2 minutes ago, jason21nl said:

Who wins in a race?  Gary or Rhys?

Rowdy

[HarryDoyle]

4 minutes ago, jason21nl said:

Who wins in a race?  Gary or Rhys?

They'd both beat Johnny Estrada.

[Brian]

14 minutes ago, jason21nl said:

Who wins in a race?  Gary or Rhys?

Or can Andrew Vaughn beat them both? 

[homer]

96 mph on that last fastball

[folly412]

96 from Woody.  A couple starts go, I thought he was done or in need of a lengthy ramp/rehab.  I was very wrong.

[Brian]

Contreras hustle and a Turang blast. 

[HarryDoyle]

Turangosaurus Brice!

[edfunderburk]

Nice Brice 

[RightFieldCoder]

I love that Brice just goes to the dugout and casually gives away high fives. Like it's no big deal he got a go ahead two run bomb. No complicated celebration with a prop.

[Bulldogboy]

Feels like Contreras is hitting a quiet 315. Going to be sad to see him go. An all time great Brewer.

[Brian]

3 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

Feels like Contreras is hitting a quiet 315. Going to be sad to see him go. An all time great Brewer.

[jason21nl]

Mitchell’s shoes fill out the uniform nicely.  Big fan.  

[edfunderburk]

Mitchell looks safe