New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Prediction for Saturday May 9 2026
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The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers will meet on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM, and the game will air on MLB.TV. New York enters this matchup with one of the best records in baseball, while Milwaukee looks to continue building momentum after winning three of its last five games. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Gametime weather in Milwaukee is expected to be 62 degrees. Fans looking for additional baseball betting analysis can also check out free MLB picks for more MLB predictions and coverage.
Starting Pitchers
Cam Schlittler is expected to take the mound for New York in this matchup. The right-hander enters with a 5-1 record, a 1.52 ERA, and a 0.87 WHIP across 47.1 innings. He has allowed 32 hits while striking out 53 batters with nine walks and only one home run surrendered. Milwaukee is expected to counter with Kyle Harrison, who enters with a 3-1 record, a 2.12 ERA, and a 1.11 WHIP over 29.2 innings. He has allowed 24 hits while recording 35 strikeouts, nine walks, and two home runs allowed this season.
Yankees Continue Impressive Offensive Run
New York enters this matchup with a 26-12 overall record and a 12-6 mark on the road. The Yankees recently won over Texas by scores of 9-2 and 7-4 after previously losing 6-1 in that series. New York also recently won over Baltimore by scores of 12-1 and 11-3. The Yankees have now won four of their last five games while continuing to score runs consistently throughout this recent stretch.
The Yankees have produced a .244 batting average with 209 runs, 305 hits, and 61 home runs this season. New York also owns a .338 on-base percentage and a .456 slugging percentage. On the mound, the Yankees carry a 3.04 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .222 batting average. The pitching staff has also recorded 331 strikeouts this season.
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One of the biggest strengths for New York has been power production combined with elite pitching. The Yankees lead this matchup with 61 home runs and 209 runs scored while also carrying the lower ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. New York has consistently found ways to generate offense without sacrificing strong pitching performances.
Brewers Looking to Stay Competitive at Home
Milwaukee enters Saturday with a 19-16 overall record and a 10-8 home record. The Brewers recently defeated St. Louis 6-2 after previously losing 6-3 to the Cardinals. Milwaukee also recently lost to Washington 3-2 before winning back-to-back games against the Nationals by scores of 4-1 and 6-1. The Brewers have shown flashes of consistency but now face one of the hottest teams in baseball.
Milwaukee has posted a .243 batting average with 181 runs, 286 hits, and 24 home runs. The Brewers also own a .337 on-base percentage and a .359 slugging percentage. Defensively and on the mound, Milwaukee carries a 3.60 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP while opponents are batting .231 against them. The Brewers pitching staff has also recorded 327 strikeouts this season.
One clear strength for Milwaukee has been overall pitching consistency. The Brewers have kept opponents to a .231 batting average and own a solid ERA entering this matchup. However, the offense has lacked the same level of power production as New York, with Milwaukee hitting only 24 home runs compared to the Yankeesโ 61 entering Saturdayโs contest.
New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Prediction
New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers Pick
- Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline
The Yankees enter this matchup with advantages across several major statistical categories, particularly offensively. New York has been one of the best power-hitting teams in baseball while also combining that offense with elite pitching numbers. Cam Schlittler has been outstanding with a 1.52 ERA and just one home run allowed all season. Milwaukee has been solid at home, but New Yorkโs overall balance and recent form make the Yankees the stronger side in this matchup.
New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers Total Pick
- Pick: Take the under if the total is set at 8
I would lean toward the under because both starting pitchers enter the game with excellent numbers. Schlittler owns a 1.52 ERA, while Harrison carries a 2.12 ERA. Both teams also feature pitching staffs with solid overall ERA and WHIP numbers. While New Yorkโs offense has been explosive recently, the quality of pitching on both sides could keep this game more controlled than expected.
Final Score Prediction: New York Yankees 4 โ Milwaukee Brewers 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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