Brewers-Pirates Doubleheader: Sproat, Drohan vs. Ashcraft, Chandler
Sproat (5.43 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 0.339 xwOBA) gets the nod for MIL despite a 2-4 record, while Drohan (2.97 ERA, 0.291 xwOBA) takes game two—both tasked with extending a 59-34 team that leads NL Central by 6+ games. Pittsburgh counters with Ashcraft (3.07 ERA, 9-3 in limited sample) and Chandler (4.42 ERA, 1.39 WHIP), the latter struggling with a .32 xwOBA after a rain-out delay.