The Milwaukee Brewers kick off their Cactus League schedule Saturday afternoon in Phoenix, hosting the Cleveland Guardians in a battle between the two two-time reigning Managers of the Year in Pat Murphy and former Brewer Stephen Vogt.
Today’s game is one filled with non-invitees, including some you might see in the World Baseball Classic in a few weeks. On the mound, right-hander Garrett Stallings, 28, is scheduled to start after appearing in 30 games (15 starts) at Triple-A Nashville last season.
Brett Wichrowski, Tyson Hardin, Jaron DeBerry, Will Childers, Blake Holub, Manuel Rodríguez, Mark Manfredi and Stiven Cruz will all also pitch. Cruz is one of those WBC players as he will represent Nicaragua.
In the lineup, Brice Turang starts at second base, followed by Jackson Chourio at DH, Akil Baddoo at left and Joey Ortiz at shortstop. Tyler Black bats fifth at first base, Brandon Lockridge is in center and new Brewers David Hamilton and Reese McGuire will start at third base and catcher, respectively. Prospect Luis Lara completes the order and starts on the right.
A few quick updates from spring camp, courtesy of Adam McCalvy and Todd Rosiak:
Two more quick notes: Jaison Chourio, Jackson’s younger brother and a top prospect for Cleveland, is on the Guardians’ travel roster today, meaning we might see him play against his brother. The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge system is also in play today. Pat Murphy said this in a conversation with McCalvy.
First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM CT and the game will be broadcast on 620 WTMJ and statewide on the Brewers Radio Network.
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