Dustin May and Andrew Abbott start for Brewers and Reds tonight
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers continue their series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 5, 2026. The Brewers enter the matchup with 88 wins on the season, leading their division as they push toward the postseason. Right-hander Dustin May takes the mound for Milwaukee, looking for a return to form after allowing 14 earned runs in 19.2 innings since his trade from the St. Louis Cardinals. Andrew Abbott starts for the Reds, aiming to improve upon a difficult stretch that includes a 6.89 ERA since the beginning of August. Milwaukee has adjusted its lineup to feature Jackson Chourio leading off, with William Contreras serving as the designated hitter. The game is scheduled for a 6:40 p.m. ET start.
- •Milwaukee leads the league with 88 wins heading into the September 5 contest.
- •Dustin May holds a 6.41 ERA through five starts for the Brewers.
- •Andrew Abbott is the starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
- •The game is the second of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds score, lineups, channel, updates
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (88-55) @ Cincinnati Reds (68-74)
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (88-54) @ Cincinnati Reds (67-74)
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Andrew Abbott vs. Dustin May
"Follow along as the Milwaukee Brewers go for a series win in the rubber match with the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 6.
"Dustin May faces Andrew Abbott in game two of the series
"Brewers seek to take the rubber match in Cincinnati
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:22 PMMilwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds score, lineups, channel, updates
Follow along as the Milwaukee Brewers go for a series win in the rubber match with the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 6.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:27 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (88-55) @ Cincinnati Reds (68-74)
Brewers seek to take the rubber match in Cincinnati
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:55 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (88-54) @ Cincinnati Reds (67-74)
Dustin May faces Andrew Abbott in game two of the series
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:53 PMCincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Andrew Abbott vs. Dustin May
Can the Reds get a win over the mighty Brewers?
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