Junior Guerra (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Nick Tropeano (1-0, 2.11 ERA) take the hill in the second of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (10-15) and the Los Angeles Angels (12-14) at Miller Park. The Brewers won the last game 8-5, and Milwaukee leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 3 and can be seen on FSWI and FSW.
This is the first time Guerra will pitch this season. Ryan Braun (.372, 15 Rs, 5 HRs, 21 RBIs, 2 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 3 for 3 with one run and one RBI. Tropeano went 5.1 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 4-2 win over the Royals in his last outing. Mike Trout (.312, 15 Rs, 6 HRs, 18 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Angels, going 4 for 5 yesterday with two runs, one home run, three RBIs, and one stolen base.
The odds for Milwaukee and Los Angeles are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. In interleague play, the Brewers have a 12-11 record SU. The Brewers have no trouble scoring as they rank fourth in the NL in home offense with 5.2 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 lead the NL in strikeouts per game with 6.6.
Los Angeles is 5-12 SU against teams in the NL. Offensively, the Angels 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 Angels 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 Brewers have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
The Brewers managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Angels who are coming in with a 7-3 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 1-15. The Angels have a 2-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Tied at 17th for total home runs, Milwaukee and Los Angeles have each hit 24 homers this season.
Ranking 23rd, Milwaukee is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.76 per game. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 7.92.
Ranking 23rd, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.679). Milwaukee ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .724.
The Angels are 8-11 when they allow at least one home run. The Brewers perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 9-13 record.
