​In June, Gabriel Moreno delivered outstanding hitting. The Brewers, meanwhile, are focused on when to challenge ball/strike calls and even tested a spring-training system using green index cards posted in the dugout in advantageous situations—though MLB instructed them to stop displaying the cards. Abner Uribe, a Brewers relief pitcher, received a one-game suspension (served on June 24) for a WWE-style crotch chop after striking out a batter, a gesture that remains uniquely associated with him in the Majors. The question remains whether such a move will ever land him in Hall of Fame conversations.
Home runs have been scarce this season for both teams. Through June 24, the Brewers and Diamondbacks ranked among the bottom four in homers (70 and 71, respectively). In contrast, total runs tell a different story: the Brewers sit among the top three in runs scored (407), while the Diamondbacks are average in that category. Historically, the Diamondbacks have ranked highly in total runs, suggesting a potential breakout in their upcoming series. Rather than power, this series may hinge on small-ball play. The Diamondbacks will face a tough test, yet they could outperform expectations. The Brewers may be less intimidating, but the series should still be challenging for Arizona.
Ben Clemens, in March 2026, framed the Brewers as having sacrificed some Championship Probability Distribution in 2026 to push it higher in future years, noting that the full organization looks stronger despite the MLB club not being as fearsome. He also praised how the Brewers left room for breakout players in the infield, outfield, and on the mound by moving on from good-but-not-great players.
Context matters: despite their relative lack of fearsome reputation, this series presents a significant challenge for the Diamondbacks. Last season, the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series but lost to the Dodgers. This season, they lead the NL Central with 95.3% playoff odds.
A team-by-team comparison through June 30 shows clear differences. Offense: the Brewers average more runs per game (5.18) than the Diamondbacks (4.27). Runners Left On Base: the Diamondbacks have fewer LOB per game (6.61) than the Brewers (7.45). Defense: the Diamondbacks show a stronger defensive profile (28 OAA vs 2; 28 DRS vs 19). Bullpens: both teams have recorded 74 shutdown performances this season through June 30. Starting pitcher matchups favor the Diamondbacks, who have more quality starts (33) than the Brewers (27). For Brewers players to watch, the period from June 1–24 saw the league-average OPS at .746, yet five Brewers posted OPS over .900, indicating a strong offensive stretch—the kind of performance that could help with search optimization for coverage.