Brewers vs Nationals Prediction: Pitching Matchup, Odds, Player Stats, H2H & Best Picks – MLB April 11, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Washington Nationals at American Family Field on April 11, 2026 in the second game of their three-game MLB series. Washington enters the matchup with momentum after securing a 7-3 win in the series opener on Friday night. The Nationals will now try to build on that result, while the Brewers aim to bounce back and level the series at home.

Milwaukee has started the season strongly with an 8-5 record and currently sits among the top teams in the NL Central standings. Washington, meanwhile, has had a slower start with a 5-8 record and is looking for consistency early in the season.

The game is expected to feature an interesting pitching duel between Foster Griffin and Kyle Harrison, both of whom have delivered solid performances in their early starts this season.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals Match Details

Match	Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals
League	MLB 2026 Season
Date	April 11, 2026
Time	7:10 PM ET
Venue	American Family Field, Milwaukee
Broadcast	Regional Sports Networks

Current Season Records

Team	Record	Division Position
Milwaukee Brewers	8-5	Near top of NL Central
Washington Nationals	5-8	Last in NL East

Milwaukee has played well overall this season, while Washington is still searching for steady results despite flashes of strong offense.

Recent Form – Last Games

Washington Nationals Recent Results

Category	Performance
Last Game	Win vs Brewers
Score	7-3
Season Run-Line Record	8-5
Total Runs Trend	Over in 10 of 13 games

The Nationals produced a strong offensive performance in the opener of this series, scoring seven runs including a late four-run ninth inning.

Milwaukee Brewers Recent Results

Category	Performance
Last Game	Loss vs Nationals
Score	3-7
Run-Line Record	9-4
Total Runs Trend	Over in 8 of 13 games

Milwaukee started the previous game strongly with a three-run first inning but struggled to add runs afterward.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Pitcher	Team	Record	ERA	Key Notes
Foster Griffin	Nationals	1-0	2.70	Strong start after returning from Japan
Kyle Harrison	Brewers	1-0	Around 2.6-2.7	High strikeout potential

Foster Griffin has impressed early in the season. After spending time pitching in Japan, he has added new pitches and shown improved control during his first two MLB starts.

Kyle Harrison has also been effective, allowing limited hits and generating strikeouts across his early appearances. His ability to limit baserunners could play an important role in this matchup.

Key Player Stats

Washington Nationals Key Players

Player	Contribution
CJ Abrams	Power hitting and RBI production
James Wood	One of the team’s most productive hitters
Daylen Lile	Consistent contact and road hitting

Washington’s lineup has been productive this season, ranking among the league leaders in hits, home runs, and RBIs early in the campaign.

Milwaukee Brewers Key Players

Player	Contribution
Christian Yelich	Leading hitter with strong batting average
Garrett Mitchell	Key run producer
William Contreras	Reliable offensive contributor

Milwaukee has several players capable of producing runs, though injuries and lineup changes have affected their consistency.

Betting Odds Overview

Category	Brewers	Nationals
Moneyline	-181 to -186	+149 to +153
Run Line	-1.5	+1.5
Total Runs	8	8

The Brewers enter the matchup as favorites largely due to home-field advantage and stronger overall pitching depth.

Offensive Trends

Nationals Hitting Overview

Category	Performance
Batting with Two Outs	Among the best in MLB
OPS vs LHP	Very strong
Strikeout Rate vs RHP	Very low

Washington’s offense has been productive even in difficult counts, which has helped the team generate runs throughout the lineup.

Brewers Hitting Overview

Category	Performance
Two-Out Runs	Among MLB leaders
Plate Discipline	Very selective swing rate
Home-Run Impact	Major factor in wins

Milwaukee has shown patience at the plate and has been effective when producing runs with runners in scoring position.

Pitching Comparison

Category	Brewers	Nationals
Team ERA	Around 4.03	Around 5.82
Strikeout Rate	Among MLB leaders	Lower overall
Bullpen Depth	Stronger overall	Less reliable

Milwaukee’s pitching depth and bullpen reliability provide a potential advantage in late-inning situations.

Injury Updates

Milwaukee Brewers Injury Notes

Player	Status
Jackson Chourio	Injured
Andrew Vaughn	Injured

These injuries have reduced the team’s offensive depth.

Washington Nationals Injury Notes

No major lineup-changing injuries were highlighted entering this matchup.

Team Performance Comparison

Category	Brewers	Nationals
Key Strength	Pitching depth	Offensive production
Key Weakness	Injuries in lineup	Pitching inconsistency
Home Advantage	Strong	Road underdog

Milwaukee typically performs well when scoring five or more runs, while Washington has shown resilience late in games.

Best Picks for the Game

Pick Type	Selection
Match Winner	Milwaukee Brewers
Run Line	Brewers -1.5
Total Runs	Over 8
Player Prop	Kyle Harrison strikeouts

The Brewers’ pitching depth and home-field advantage provide a slight edge in this matchup.

Game Prediction

This game could be tightly contested early because both starting pitchers have shown solid form. Foster Griffin has delivered quality innings so far, but Kyle Harrison’s ability to generate strikeouts and limit baserunners may give Milwaukee the upper hand.

Washington’s offense has been productive recently and proved in the previous game that it can generate runs late. However, Milwaukee’s deeper pitching staff and home environment could make the difference over nine innings.

Expect a competitive game where pitching and late-inning execution decide the outcome.

Predicted Score:
Brewers 5 – Nationals 4