Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, July 26, 2026

The Colorado Rockies visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Colorado is 42-63 and sits fifth in the NL West, 24.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies opened this series with a 5-2 victory on Friday after dropping three of their previous four games. Milwaukee is 64-39 and leads the NL Central by six games over the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers had won three of their previous four contests before Friday's loss and own a strong 34-20 record at home. Cash in a winner with our free MLB picks.

Colorado Rockies Struggling on the Mound

Colorado has quietly put together one of the better offensive seasons in the National League, batting .255 while scoring 500 runs with 908 hits, 118 home runs, a .325 on-base percentage, and a .420 slugging percentage. Hunter Goodman leads the lineup with 31 home runs and 58 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield is batting .301 with 108 hits and a .384 on-base percentage. Jake McCarthy has added a .303 batting average with 17 stolen bases, Mickey Moniak has contributed 16 home runs, and Kyle Karros has chipped in 36 RBIs. The Rockies have enough production throughout the lineup to pressure opposing pitching staffs.

Colorado's pitching staff has struggled all season, posting a 5.50 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .288, the highest opponent batting average in Major League Baseball. The staff has recorded only 735 strikeouts and has had difficulty limiting baserunners and hard contact. Even after a solid effort in Friday's win, the Rockies still enter this matchup with one of baseball's weakest overall pitching profiles.

Injuries: Brenton Doyle (10-Day IL), Blas Castano (15-Day IL), Jaden Hill (15-Day IL), McCade Brown (60-Day IL), Kris Bryant (60-Day IL).

Milwaukee Brewers Are Hard to Beat

Milwaukee continues to win with a balanced lineup that is batting .252 while scoring 516 runs with 883 hits, 96 home runs, a .335 on-base percentage, and a .397 slugging percentage. Brice Turang leads the club with 62 RBIs while batting .265; William Contreras has collected 101 hits; Jake Bauers has hit a team-high 18 home runs; and Garrett Mitchell owns a .275 batting average with a .362 on-base percentage. Jackson Chourio has added 13 home runs, giving Milwaukee quality production throughout the lineup.

The Brewers have paired that offense with one of the strongest pitching staffs in baseball. Milwaukee owns a 3.44 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP while holding opponents to a .220 batting average. The staff has piled up 997 strikeouts and consistently limited scoring throughout the season. That combination has been a major reason the Brewers have spent most of the year atop the National League Central standings.

Injuries: Joel Kuhnel (15-Day IL), DL Hall (15-Day IL), Kyle Harrison (15-Day IL), Brandon Lockridge (60-Day IL), Rob Zastryzny (60-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Colorado Rockies – Kyle Freeland

Freeland is 2-9 with a 7.28 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP across 94 innings. He has surrendered 127 hits and 20 home runs while striking out 83 batters. The veteran left-hander faces a difficult matchup against one of the National League's deepest lineups.

Milwaukee Brewers – Jacob Misiorowski

Misiorowski has been outstanding, posting a 10-4 record with a 1.57 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP over 115 innings. He has allowed only 61 hits while striking out 173 batters and giving up just nine home runs. His dominance gives Milwaukee a significant edge entering this game.

Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game Pick

• Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee has a decisive advantage in both the starting pitching matchup and overall team pitching. Jacob Misiorowski has been one of the best starters in baseball, while Kyle Freeland has struggled throughout the season with a 7.28 ERA. The Brewers also own one of the league's strongest pitching staffs and have been outstanding at home. After Friday's loss, Milwaukee is in a strong position to respond and secure a victory.

Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Over/Under Pick

• Under

Jacob Misiorowski has dominated opposing hitters all season with a 1.57 ERA, a 0.77 WHIP, and 173 strikeouts in 115 innings. Milwaukee's pitching staff also ranks among the best in baseball with a 3.44 ERA and a .220 opponent batting average. Colorado may struggle to generate consistent offense against that combination, making the under the stronger play despite Kyle Freeland's difficult season on the mound.