Wily Peralta (1-3, 7.40 ERA) and Tom Koehler (2-2, 4.50 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (8-15) and the Miami Marlins (12-11) at Miller Park. The Marlins won the last game 7-5, continuing a seven-game winning streak. Action begins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 1 and can be seen on FSWI and FSFL.
Peralta pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs (one unearned) and striking out five in an 8-5 win over the Phillies. Ryan Braun (.333, 12 Rs, 5 HRs, 18 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI. Koehler went 5.0 innings, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out three and walking four in a 6-3 win over the Dodgers in his most recent start. Giancarlo Stanton (.253, 12 Rs, 8 HRs, 19 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 3.9 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 rank second in the NL in strikeouts per game with 6.9.
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 are tough outs for opponents, ranking fifth in the NL with 9.4 hits per game. 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, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIA
Notes
The Brewers are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 12 strikeouts. The Marlins have a record of 2-1 when they are struck out that many times or more.
The Marlins are coming into the game with seven consecutive wins, while the Brewers currently have a losing streak of four.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 12-1. The Brewers have a 7-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 22nd, Milwaukee is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 89 this season. Miami ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 92.
Ranking 18th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 72 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at fourth with 90.
The Brewers are 6-5 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Marlins are 9-4 when they hit at least one homer.
