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Brewers Face Athletics in Spring Training Matchup
Milwaukee Brewers still searching for first Cactus League win as they take on Oakland Athletics
Feb. 24, 2026 at 5:37pm
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The Milwaukee Brewers will travel to Mesa, Arizona to face the Oakland Athletics in a Spring Training game. The Brewers are still looking for their first win of the Cactus League season after losing a late lead against the Padres earlier this week. Lefty Rob Zastryzny will get the start for the Brewers, while the Athletics will counter with righty Mason Barnett. The Brewers lineup features a mix of regular starters and minor league players, including Sal Frelick, Brice Turang, and Akil Baddoo.
Why it matters
Spring Training games provide an early look at how teams are shaping up before the regular season begins. The Brewers are hoping to find their footing and get that first win under their belt, while the Athletics are looking to evaluate their roster as they prepare for the upcoming year.
The details
The Brewers will send lefty Rob Zastryzny to the mound, while the Athletics will counter with righty Mason Barnett. The Brewers lineup features a mix of regular starters and minor league players, including Sal Frelick leading off at DH, followed by Brice Turang, Akil Baddoo, Blake Perkins, Tyler Black, and David Hamilton in the middle of the order. Rounding out the lineup are Reese McGuire, Luke Adams, and Greg Jones. The Athletics will have some of their regular starters in the lineup, including Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson.
- The game is scheduled for today, February 24, 2026.
The players
Rob Zastryzny
The starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers in today's game.
Mason Barnett
The starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics in today's game.
Sal Frelick
A Milwaukee Brewers prospect leading off at DH for the team in today's game.
Brice Turang
A Milwaukee Brewers prospect batting second in the lineup for the team in today's game.
Akil Baddoo
A Milwaukee Brewers outfielder batting third in the lineup for the team in today's game.
The takeaway
This Spring Training matchup between the Brewers and Athletics provides an early look at how these teams are shaping up before the regular season begins. The Brewers are still searching for their first Cactus League win, while the Athletics are evaluating their roster as they prepare for the upcoming year.

