March 28, 2026 | American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI | 6:10 PM CT | NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago White Sox (0-1 after Opening Day) travel to Milwaukee to face the Brewers (1-0, NL Central champions) at American Family Field tonight, and this is going to be brutal. They won their division last year with 86 wins and went 1-0 on Opening Day. We lost 99 games last year and likely lost the opener. The gap is massive.
The Brewers have Jackson Chourio—an emerging young star. Willy Adames hit 30+ homers at shortstop. Freddy Peralta is an elite strikeout pitcher getting the start tonight. They’re defending division champions playing at home in prime time.
We have Colson Montgomery at shortstop. Drew Thorpe making an early season start. Luis Robert Jr. trying to stay healthy. We’re years away from competing, and tonight’s prime-time game will show that gap.
For White Sox fans, this is Game 2 of what’s going to be a very long season.
Where the White Sox Stand After Opening Day
2025 Record: 63–99
Ninety-nine losses. We’re rebuilding, and Opening Day probably didn’t go well. Colson Montgomery is supposed to save us. Drew Thorpe is supposed to anchor the rotation. Luis Robert Jr. is supposed to stay healthy.
Key Players:
- Luis Robert Jr. (CF): Elite talent when healthy—just needs to be healthy
- Colson Montgomery (SS): Our top prospect, the entire rebuild depends on him
- Erick Fedde (SP): Veteran arm who mentors young pitchers
Top Prospects:
- Bryan Ramos (3B): Power bat trying to prove he belongs
- Drew Thorpe (RHP): Gets an early season start against the division champs
- Edgar Quero (C): Young catcher with offensive upside
We’re 0-1 after Opening Day (most likely). Now we face the team that won the NL Central. This is the reality of the rebuild.
The Milwaukee Brewers: NL Central Champions
2025 Record: 86–76 (NL Central Champions)
Milwaukee won the NL Central last year and went 1-0 on Opening Day. Jackson Chourio is developing into a real star. Willy Adames hit 30+ homers. Freddy Peralta is an elite strikeout pitcher who dominates at home.
Key Players:
- Jackson Chourio (OF): Young star with power and speed, massive upside
- Willy Adames (SS): Veteran leader who hit 30+ homers last year
- Freddy Peralta (RHP): Elite strikeout pitcher, gets the prime-time start
Top Prospects:
- Tyler Black (INF): Versatile infielder in the system
- Jacob Misiorowski (RHP): Pitching prospect with upside
- Jefferson Quero (C): Catching prospect developing
The Brewers are defending division champions playing at home in prime time. They’re everything we’re not.
The Matchups That Matter Tonight
| Position | White Sox | Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Shortstop | Colson Montgomery | Willy Adames |
| Center Field | Luis Robert Jr. | Jackson Chourio |
| Starting Pitcher | Drew Thorpe | Freddy Peralta |
Colson Montgomery vs Willy Adames at Shortstop
Montgomery is our top prospect trying to establish himself early in the season. Adames is a proven 30-homer threat who just won the division. Montgomery has upside, but Adames is the proven star.
Luis Robert Jr. vs Jackson Chourio in Center Field
When healthy, Robert has elite talent. Chourio is rising fast with more power and consistency. Both are toolsy center fielders, but Chourio’s on a winning team.
Drew Thorpe vs Freddy Peralta on the Mound
Peralta is an elite strikeout pitcher in prime time at home. Thorpe is trying to earn a rotation spot on a 99-loss team. The gap is enormous, and this won’t be pretty.
What the White Sox Need Tonight
Drew Thorpe Survives Against Freddy Peralta
Prime time. On the road. Against the defending division champions. Thorpe just needs to survive five innings without getting shelled. That would be a moral victory.
Colson Montgomery Keeps Developing
Second game of the season. Keep building. Don’t get overwhelmed by Peralta and the Brewers’ home crowd.
Luis Robert Jr. Stays Healthy
It’s Game 2. Please just stay on the field for the entire season. That’s all we ask.
Don’t Get Embarrassed in Prime Time
The Brewers are defending division champs at home. We’re a 99-loss team. They’re going to win. But don’t get blown out on national TV.
What Milwaukee Will Bring
Jackson Chourio will show why he’s an emerging star—power, speed, athleticism. Willy Adames will work professional at-bats. Freddy Peralta will dominate in prime time at home with elite strikeout stuff.
The Brewers’ championship experience, home crowd, and prime-time atmosphere will overwhelm us completely.
White Sox Fan Prediction: We Get Handled in Prime Time
Final Score: Brewers 7, White Sox 2
Drew Thorpe battles but gives up five runs in four innings against Peralta and the division champs. Freddy Peralta dominates with 10 strikeouts in seven innings.
Colson Montgomery goes 1-for-4, still adjusting early in the season. Luis Robert Jr. crushes a solo homer (then exits as a precaution in the sixth, naturally).
Jackson Chourio goes 3-for-4 with two homers, showing why he’s a rising star. Willy Adames adds three RBIs. The Brewers dominate in prime time at home.
Five-run loss. We’re 0-2 to start the season. The rebuild continues painfully.
Why This Game Matters (Even Though We’re Losing)
We’re 0-2 after tonight. The Brewers are 2-0 and defending their division title. This is the reality of the gap between us.
Drew Thorpe gets early season experience against elite competition. Colson Montgomery keeps developing. Luis Robert Jr. tries to stay healthy.
The Brewers won the NL Central at 86–76. We lost 99 games. That gap is going to take years to close.
It’s prime time. National audience. And we’re getting handled by a much better team.
Go Sox!!!