Chase Anderson (1-2, 4.50 ERA) and Wei-Yin Chen (1-1, 4.32 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (8-14) and the Miami Marlins (11-11) at Miller Park. The Marlins won the last game 6-3, continuing a six-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 30 and can be seen on FSWI and FSFL.
Anderson pitched 4.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering six runs, striking out two and walking four in a 10-6 defeat to the Phillies. Chen went 6.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 3-2 win over the Dodgers in his most recent start. Giancarlo Stanton (.253, 11 Rs, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Milwaukee and Miami are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Brewers have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Milwaukee is one of the best in the NL in terms of walks, earning an average of 4.0 per game. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Brewers, who lead the NL in strikeouts per game with 6.6.
Offensively, the Marlins have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Marlins allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
The Marlins have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Milwaukee is 4-4, while Miami is 2-6.
The Marlins managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Brewers who are heading in with a 4-2 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 0-8. The Brewers have a 1-14 record when opponents outhit them.
Miami ranks near the bottom of the league at 28th when it comes to home runs, hitting 17 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half with 20.
Ranking 30th, Milwaukee is at the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.05 per game. Miami ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 9.23.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Milwaukee has an OPS of .000 this season. Miami ranks 14th with an OPS of .728.
When the Marlins allow at least one home run, they are 4-4. When the Brewers allow one or more homers, they have a 7-12 record.
