The Milwaukee Brewers are set to begin a three-game series against the Houston Astros, starting Friday night. This follows a recent sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, continuing a strong stretch for the Brewers.

The Brewers, riding the momentum of their victory over the Cardinals, are traveling to Texas to face the Astros at Minute Maid Park. The series is a significant test for Milwaukee against a contending team in the American League.

While the original report doesn't specify the Brewers' current standings beyond noting their recent success, it highlights the importance of this series as a measure of their performance against a different league opponent. The Cardinals sweep demonstrates the team’s ability to dominate within the NL Central, and the Astros series presents an opportunity to showcase that strength on a national stage.

The series begins Friday night, and baseball fans can expect a competitive matchup between two teams vying for playoff positioning. Details regarding game times and broadcast information are not included in the original report.