Brewers Face Tough Challenge in Game Two vs. Reds After Injury
Brewers' Woodruff Out; Peralta Questionable for Game Two
The Milwaukee Brewers face a daunting task in Game Two of their National League Division Series against the Cincinnati Reds after losing ace Brandon Woodruff to an oblique injury. Woodruff, who was scheduled to start Game Two, is now out indefinitely.
Peralta's Status Uncertain
Adding to the Brewers' woes, outfielder Avisail Garcia is also questionable for Game Two with a hamstring injury. Garcia left Game One in the eighth inning after aggravating the injury.
Houser to Start Game Two
With Woodruff out, the Brewers will turn to Corbin Burnes to start Game Two. Burnes, who pitched a complete game shutout in Game One of the Wild Card Series against the Washington Nationals, will be making his first start in the NLDS.
Reds Have Momentum
The Reds, meanwhile, are riding high after their come-from-behind victory in Game One. The Reds scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to stun the Brewers and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Brewers Need to Regroup
The Brewers will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole in the series. They will need to find a way to replace Woodruff's production on the mound and get Garcia back in the lineup.
Key Matchup: Houser vs. Castillo
The key matchup in Game Two will be between Corbin Burnes and Reds' ace Luis Castillo. Castillo, who pitched a complete game shutout in Game One of the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves, will be making his first start in the NLDS.
Predictions
The Reds are slight favorites in Game Two, but the Brewers have shown that they are a resilient team. If they can get a good start from Burnes and get Garcia back in the lineup, they have a good chance of tying the series.
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