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Milwaukee Brewers announce Luis Lara decision before the second game of their series against the Cincinnati Reds.<\/p>\n
The Milwaukee Brewers enjoyed a Game 1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds<\/a>. Following a 10-7 win on Friday night, the Brewers announced a Luis Lara decision before Game 2.<\/p>\n Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, and Cooper Pratt led the way offensively in Game 1, while Trevor Megill secured the victory with a three-strikeout save.<\/p>\n Milwaukee Brewers Announce Luis Lara Decision During Cincinnati Reds Series<\/p>\n \n Before the first pitch of their Saturday evening game, the Brewers announced the lineup.<\/p>\n Underdog MLB<\/a> shared the batting order:<\/p>\n \u201cBrewers 9\/5<\/p>\n J. Chourio LF D. May SP,\u201d the social media account shared on Saturday.<\/p>\n From looking at this, there are a few main changes. First, Lara is replacing Sal Frelick at RF. Lara is a 20-year-old outfielder<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lara hasn\u2019t been terribly busy during his rookie season. After 47 games, Lara has collected 37 hits, seven doubles, 20 RBIs, and one home run.<\/p>\n Reaction to New Milwaukee Brewers Lineup Versus the Reds<\/p>\n \n Overall, the reaction to this roster has been largely positive.<\/p>\n \u201cFinally giving Turang a break day<\/p>\n Lara up at the top, Ortiz and Pratt manning the left side<\/p>\n Loving this lineup honestly<\/p>\n Go get another W in Cincy<\/p>\n Go Brewers,\u201d one fan responded.<\/p>\n Others are happy to see Joey Ortiz return to the lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cA day off for Turang vs a LHP. Joey Ortiz back in the lineup,\u201d another wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n One way or another, the Brewers are well positioned to do well against the Reds.<\/p>\n Pat Murphy on Luis Lara<\/p>\n \n Brewers manager Pat Murphy has shared some high praise of the rookie.<\/p>\n Following Lara\u2019s debut, Murphy had this to say:<\/p>\n \u201cBrewers Manager Pat Murphy on Luis Lara\u2019s debut\ud83d\udc47 \u201cHe looked great man. His at-bats were fantastic, all of them, except the one off the (position player),\u201d Murph chuckled. \u201cOther than that, he had great AB\u2019s. Sure didn\u2019t take much time getting used to it. Really happy for him,\u201d Murphy said via Hunter Baumgardt.<\/a><\/p>\n Brewers Manager Pat Murphy on Luis Lara\u2019s debut\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n \u201cHe looked great man. His at-bats were fantastic, all of them, except the one off the (position player),\u201d Murph chuckled.<\/p>\n \u201cOther than that, he had great AB\u2019s. Sure didn\u2019t take much time getting used to it. Really happy for him.\u201d<\/p>\n Easing Lara into the rigors of a full MLB season is a wise decision, one that will surely work out for the Brewers in the long-run.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tCaleb Kerney<\/a> Caleb covers the NHL, MLB, and Cricket for Heavy.com. He has covered professional hockey since 2022, including bylines at Dobber Prospects, The Hockey Writers, and The Hockey News. More about Caleb Kerney<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \t![\"Texas](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/texas-rangers-v-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-wisconsin-august-29-luis-lara.jpg\")
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN \u2013 AUGUST 29: Luis Lara #18 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits an RBI single against the Texas Rangers<\/a> in the second inning at American Family Field on August 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n
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GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 AUGUST 15: Luis Lara #18 of the Milwaukee Brewers at bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> at Dodger Stadium on August 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n![\"Atlanta](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/atlanta-braves-v-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-wisconsin-august-21-luis-lara.jpg\")
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN \u2013 AUGUST 21: Luis Lara #18 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Atlanta Braves<\/a> in the third inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n