Brewers and Guardians: A May 13th Showdown You Won't Want to Miss
Okay, baseball fans, get ready! The Milwaukee Brewers and the Cleveland Guardians are squaring off on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 6:10 p.m. ET, and honestly, this one's shaping up to be a real nail-biter. I'm diving into what could make or break this game, from the pitching matchup to how each team's been playing lately.
Pitching Matchup: A Real Toss-Up
Quinn Priester's taking the mound for the Brewers, making his sixth start of the season. His last outing against the Astros wasn't half bad – five innings, one earned run, three hits. Not too shabby. But his season ERA is sitting at a less-than-stellar 5.08, and that's with a worrisome 6.0 walks per nine innings. That's a lot of free passes, and the Guardians' batters are definitely going to be looking to capitalize on that. He's also only averaged 4.7 innings per start, so it might be a shorter appearance than usual. And he's only managed one scoreless outing all season. It's a bit of a mixed bag, isn't it?
Now, the Guardians' situation is… well, a bit more complicated. Their starting pitcher, Ben Lively, left Monday's game against the *very same* Brewers with right forearm inflammation. So, who's pitching Tuesday? That's the big question. Monday's game ended in a 5-0 Guardians win, but that victory was all about their bullpen stepping up big time after Lively's exit. Jakob Junis, Kolby Allard, Cade Smith, and Hunter Gaddis all pitched scoreless innings. Talk about a team effort!
Their bullpen showed some serious depth and guts on Monday. But Lively's injury? That's a huge wildcard hanging over Tuesday's game.
Guardians Hitters vs. Priester: History Repeats Itself?
Let's take a look at how some of the Guardians' hitters have historically fared against Priester (data from 2021 onwards). Some guys have had some pretty decent success:
| Name | At Bats | Hits | Strikeouts | Walks | AVG | OBP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1 |
| JosĂ© RamĂrez | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | 0 |
| Bo Naylor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 0 |
| Steven Kwan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .333 | 0 |
| Will Brennan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .667 | 0 |
So, yeah, some Guardians hitters have a decent track record against Priester. But, let's be real, past performance isn't everything. Priester could totally change his game plan.
Recent Team Performance: Momentum and Matchups
The Guardians are coming off a big win against the Brewers on Monday—a solid bullpen performance and some timely hitting did the trick. RamĂrez's three stolen bases also showed their aggressive base-running style, something to keep an eye on for sure. They've got some momentum going into this game.
The Brewers, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after that loss. Priester's inconsistency is a concern, but their batting average is still something to watch out for against a potentially weakened Guardians pitching staff.
The Bottom Line: A Tight Contest
This Brewers-Guardians game on May 13th is shaping up to be a close one. Priester's inconsistency and Lively's injury create a lot of uncertainty. The Guardians' strong bullpen and those past hitting stats against Priester give them an edge, but you can't count out the Brewers' hitting. It really could come down to timely hits, strong pitching (especially from the bullpens), and those base-running strategies. This is one you won't want to miss!
