Jimmy Nelson (0-1, 2.45 ERA) and Dallas Keuchel (1-0, 2.57 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (2-3) and the Houston Astros (2-3) at Miller Park. The Astros won the last game 6-4, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 10 and can be seen on RTSW and FSWI.
Nelson pitched 7.1 innings in his last outing, surrendering two runs, striking out three and walking one in a 2-1 defeat to the Giants. Scooter Gennett (.412 ) kept up his hot start yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Keuchel went 7.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out five and walking four in a 5-3 win over the Yankees in his most recent start. Tyler White (.667 ) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
The odds for Milwaukee and Houston are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Against the AL, the Brewers have a 1-2 record SU. The Brewers have seen an uptick in scoring against teams in the AL, averaging 0.0 runs per game. They average 0.0 runs per game on the season. Milwaukee’s batters do not strike out very often at home, with only 9.6 per game. Milwaukee’s pitchers put it all together when American League teams are on the field. Its average runs allowed per game drops to 0.0 against AL teams, compared to its 0.0 season average. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Brewers, who lead the NL in strikeouts per game with 4.8.
The Astros have a dynamic offense, leading the league with zero extra base hits. The Astros are an excellent base-stealing team with an MLB-best six stolen bases.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Milwaukee is 1-0, while Houston is 0-2.
The Astros are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 11 strikeouts. The Brewers have a record of 1-1 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Astros are 2-1. The Brewers have a 1-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th in runs, Milwaukee has earned 18 this season. Houston ranks 10th with 26 runs.
Ranking 25th, Houston is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 11 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 19.
The Brewers are 2-2 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Astros are 2-3 when they hit at least one homer.
