MLB-Leading Brewers Start Series vs AL-Leading Blue Jays

The Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays, the teams with the best records in the majors and their respective leagues, face off in a three-game series starting Friday at Rogers Centre. The Brewers lead the majors with an 83-52 record and have the best road record, while the Blue Jays hold the best home record and lead the American League at 78-56. Both teams have struggled recently, with the Brewers going 5-8 since ending a 14-game winning streak and the Blue Jays just slightly above .500 in their last month. Milwaukee will start Freddy Peralta, who has a 15-5 record and 2.68 ERA, despite a recent loss to the Blue Jays in his only previous start against them. The Brewers are coping with the loss of closer Trevor Megill to injury but may see the return of outfielder Jackson Chourio. Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted similarities between the teams, emphasizing collective effort over star power, while Brewers manager Pat Murphy highlighted the young, inexperienced nature of his team and recent offensive struggles.