INSIDE: Why Milwaukee Brewers CAN BOUNCE BACK Against STRUGGLING Washington Nationals!!!

Locked On Brewers- Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Brewers25mApril 10, 2026

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The Locked On Brewers podcast discusses the Milwaukee Brewers' recent struggles in Boston and expresses cautious optimism for a rebound against the struggling Washington Nationals in an upcoming homestand. Hosts Ross Jackson and Chuck Freeman highlight the Nationals' poor pitching, particularly their bullpen, which has blown three leads and is allowing excessive runs. Despite the Brewers' offensive slump in their last two games—described as 'sleepwalking' like the Cubs—the hosts believe the Nationals' weak pitching staff presents a prime opportunity to regroup. The episode covers the pitching matchups for the weekend series, with Chad Patrick, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Woodruff set to start. The hosts also critique the Brewers' new 'Wisco' City Connect jerseys, expressing skepticism about the nickname 'Wisco' (which they associate with Wisconsin Lutheran High School rather than the state) and the design's resemblance to a softball jersey. They question the marketing angle and the symbolic meaning behind the jersey elements, ultimately deciding not to purchase the new jerseys. The episode closes with a reminder of the team’s strong fan base across Wisconsin and a call to tune in for post-game coverage on Sunday night.

Key Takeaways
1

The Brewers have a strong chance to bounce back against the Nationals, who are 4-8 and have a historically poor bullpen.

2

Chad Patrick, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Woodruff are set to start the weekend series, offering a solid rotation matchup.

3

The Brewers' new 'Wisco' City Connect jerseys have sparked controversy, with hosts criticizing the nickname 'Wisco' as misleading and the design as unappealing.

4

Despite the jersey backlash, the Brewers' fan base remains strong across Wisconsin, from Green Bay to Eau Claire.

5

The team’s off-day on Monday provides a valuable rest, especially after a grueling road trip.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Welcome & Support the Show

Introductory segment featuring host Ross Jackson promoting The Everydayer Club and fan engagement opportunities.

2:00
3 min

Brewers’ Struggles in Boston & Hope for a Rebound

The Brewers are 8-4. The Nationals are 4-8. One of the reasons is the pitching is terrible, but the bullpen for the Nationals has blown three leads so far, three late leads. And that's just a killer.

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5:00
5 min

Nationals’ Pitching Collapse & Draft Failures

The Nationals since they beat the Brewers in that wildcard game and won the championship in 2019, the Nationals have gone in reverse since 2019. They haven't had a winning season.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

Nationals’ Offensive Strengths & Key Players

Highlighting the Nationals' surprising offensive efficiency with two outs and spotlighting young players like Joey Weimer and Daylon Lyle.

15:00
5 min

Pitching Matchups & Rotation Adjustments

Woodruff will start against Littell for Washington. Littell got a no decision in his game against St. Louis on Monday, five innings, four hits, one run.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Wisco, nah, you're trying too hard on that one. You're trying to make something happen there that's just not.
Chuck Freeman21:41
Viral: 90.0
The Nationals since they beat the Brewers in that wildcard game and won the championship in 2019, the Nationals have gone in reverse since 2019. They haven't had a winning season.
Chuck Freeman4:02
Viral: 88.0
The Nationals have blown three leads so far, three late leads. And that's just a killer.
Chuck Freeman2:49
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Ross JacksonChuck Freeman
Topics Discussed
Nationals Pitching Weakness90%City Connect Jersey Controversy88%Brewers Offense Struggles85%Nationals Post-2019 Decline82%Brewers Rotation Adjustments80%Brewers Fan Base75%Nationals Offense Efficiency70%Brewers Draft History65%
People & Brands

Milwaukee Brewers

other

28xPositive

Washington Nationals

other

22xNegative

Chuck Freeman

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15xNeutral

Wisco

other

12xNegative

Lockdown Podcast Network

other

8xPositive

Ross Jackson

person

8xNeutral

Chad Patrick

person

5xPositive

Brandon Woodruff

person

5xPositive

Joey Weimer

person

4xPositive

Jake Irvin

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4xNeutral

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