Game Thread #13: Milwaukee Brewers (8-4) vs. Washington Nationals (4-8)
The Brewers open a six-game homestand against the Nationals on Friday night.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 09: Aaron Ashby #26 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of the spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix on March 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a break-even 3-3 road trip that ended with a two-game losing streak, the Brewers are back home for their second homestand of the season. They will play their next six games at home, starting with a three-game series against the Nationals.
Though Chad Patrick was announced as the original starter for the game, the Brewers have decided to go with an opener and use Aaron Ashby to start the game. Patrick will still get the bulk of the pitching work, but he will enter the game after Ashby instead. Meanwhile, Jake Irvin of the Nationals will make the more traditional start.
For more details on the starting pitcher matchup, you can check out yesterday’s series preview . Prior to tonight’s game, the Brewers recalled Easton McGee from Triple-A . He will fill the roster spot opened after Shane Drohan was optioned yesterday.
Also, manager Pat Murphy provided some player updates. Notes from Pat Murphy – Brandon Sproat is remaining in the rotation but is available out of the bullpen tonight – Andrew Vaughn got his stitches out, needs that wound to heal before building back up that hand strength – Jackson Chourio is progressing, but not swinging yet — David Gasper (@dgasper24) April 10, 2026 One injured player who is back in the lineup is Brice Turang. After missing the last two games of the Red Sox series with a foot/ankle injury, he is back at the top following three days of rest.