Atlanta Braves vs Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Updated 08/23/2026, 01:21 AM ET

Braves vs Brewers Game Information

The Atlanta Braves continue a road trip Sunday night with a 7:00 PM matchup in Pennsylvania for the Little League Classic against the Milwaukee Brewers. Atlanta is 20 games above .500 and is currently 3.5 games up in the National League East standings, but they have lost 4 of the last 5, including 2 in a row. The Milwaukee Brewers roll into Sunday 32 games above .500 with a 6.5 game lead in the National League Central after winning 4 of the last 5, including 3 in a row. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Braves Preview

Offensively, Atlanta has been consistent this season with a .246 batting average, and they have scored 609 runs in 1,074 hits. Atlanta has a .310 OBP and a .412 team slugging percentage. Atlanta's pitching has been solid as well, with a 3.63 team ERA. Michael Harris leads the Atlanta offense with a .294 batting average. Matt Olson has a .260 batting average and leads the Braves offense with 36 home runs and 77 RBI's.

Brewers Preview

Offensively, Milwaukee has been stout this season, with a .253 batting average and 644 runs on 1104 hits. Milwaukee has a .337 OBP and a .396 team slugging percentage. Milwaukee's pitching has been just as stout, with a 3.44 team ERA. Jackson Chourio leads the Milwaukee offense this season with a .278 batting average. Jake Bauers has a .273 batting average and leads the team with 23 home runs. Brice Turang has a .260 batting average and leads Milwaukee with 75 RBI's this season.

Braves vs Brewers Pitching Matchup

Tyler Mahle will be on the mound Sunday for Atlanta in the series finale. Mahle is 4-10 this season with a 4.53 ERA across 113.1 innings. Shane Drohan will counter for Milwaukee, looking for the sweep. Drohan is 6-4 this year with a 3.86 ERA across 100.1 innings.

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Braves vs Brewers Pick

This is a matchup between 2 of the top teams in the National League, and Atlanta desperately needs a win coming into this matchup. Despite the pitcher records, Atlanta will have the edge on the mound, and that will carry them on Sunday. Take the Braves to salvage this series as they get a win Sunday night in Pennsylvania against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pick: Atlanta Braves +109
Secondary: Under 7.5
Lean: Matt Olson Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win 4-1.