Blue Jays Aim to Bounce Back Against Brewers in Series Finale

Toronto looks to snap a 3-game skid as they wrap up a 3-game interleague set with Milwaukee.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:40am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant colors.The Blue Jays and Brewers square off in the series finale, with both teams looking to gain momentum heading into the next stretch of the season.Today in Milwaukee

The Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers will conclude their 3-game interleague series on Thursday afternoon at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Toronto is looking to bounce back after dropping the first two games of the set, including a 2-1 loss on Wednesday. Left-hander Patrick Corbin is set to take the mound for the Blue Jays, while the Brewers will counter with right-hander Brandon Sproat.

Why it matters

This series finale represents an important opportunity for the Blue Jays to get back on track after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Toronto has struggled to find consistency early in the season, while the Brewers are looking to build on their comeback win on Wednesday that snapped a 6-game skid. The pitching matchup features two starters who have had shaky outings to begin the year, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring affair.

The details

In the series opener on Tuesday, the Brewers edged the Blue Jays 9-7 in 10 innings. Milwaukee then won the middle game 2-1 on Wednesday, with DH William Contreras and 2B Brice Turang providing the go-ahead RBIs in the 8th inning. Corbin will be making his second start of the season for Toronto after going 7-11 with a 4.40 ERA in 2025 with the Texas Rangers. Sproat has made 1 start and 2 relief appearances so far in 2026, struggling to a 10.45 ERA and 2.32 WHIP.

  • The series finale is scheduled for a 1:40 p.m. ET first pitch on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • The Blue Jays lost the series opener 9-7 in 10 innings on Tuesday, April 14.
  • Milwaukee edged Toronto 2-1 on Wednesday, April 15.

The players

Patrick Corbin

A veteran left-hander making his second start of the 2026 season for the Blue Jays after going 7-11 with a 4.40 ERA in 2025 with the Texas Rangers.

Brandon Sproat

A right-hander for the Brewers who has struggled in his first 3 appearances of 2026, posting a 10.45 ERA and 2.32 WHIP.

William Contreras

The Brewers' designated hitter who drove in the go-ahead run in the 8th inning of Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Brice Turang

Milwaukee's second baseman who also had an RBI in the 8th inning to give the Brewers the lead in their victory on Wednesday.

Jesus Sanchez

The Blue Jays' left fielder who drove in Toronto's lone run with a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's loss.

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What they’re saying

“We need to come out and play a complete game today to get back on track. The Brewers have a scrappy team, but we know we can compete with them.”

— George Springer, Blue Jays Outfielder

“It was a big win for us yesterday to snap that losing streak. We're going to have to bring that same energy and execution today against a tough Blue Jays lineup.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Blue Jays will look to even the series and head home on a positive note, while the Brewers aim to clinch the series victory in the finale.

The takeaway

This matchup features two pitchers who have struggled to find consistency early in the season, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring affair as the Blue Jays try to snap their recent skid and the Brewers look to build on their comeback win.