In the last of a four-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (13-18) and the Milwaukee Brewers (12-18) at the Great American Ball Park, John Lamb (0-0, 1.50 ERA) and Junior Guerra (1-0, 6.00 ERA) get the ball. The Brewers won the last game 13-7, and Cincinnati leads the series 2-1. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 8 and will air on FSWI and FSOH.
In his last start, Lamb pitched 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out four and walking three in a 3-1 loss to the Giants. Brandon Phillips (.297, 16 Rs, 6 HRs, 16 RBIs, 3 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 5 with two runs, two home runs, and two RBIs. The Brewers were victorious the last time Guerra pitched. He did not do well, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out three and walking one in a 5-4 victory over the Angels. Chris Carter (.288, 20 Rs, 10 HRs, 22 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well for the Brewers, going 2 for 5 yesterday with two runs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Against teams in the NL Central, the Reds have a SU record of 3-8. Cincinnati has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Reds are a nightmare on the bases for opponents with 23 steals, one of the highest totals in baseball. Over their past 10 games, Cincinnati’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against divisional rivals, the Brewers are 7-12 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Milwaukee has an eye for the strike zone, ranking fifth in the NL with 3.8 walks per game. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Milwaukee pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the NL with an average of 6.8 strikeouts per game.
In their previous three games this season, the Reds have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
Cincinnati recorded at least two errors for the sixth time this season.
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Brewers have a 2-6 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 2-16. The Reds have a 4-14 record when opponents outhit them.
Cincinnati and Milwaukee both rank in the top half of the league in home runs. Cincinnati sits at 14th with 32 home runs this season and Milwaukee ranks 11th with 36.
Ranking 26th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.61 per game. Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 8.10.
Ranking 22nd, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.692). Milwaukee ranks in the top half at 12th with an OPS of .747.
When the Brewers allow at least one home run, they are 10-16, well-matched with the Reds who are 11-17 when allowing at least one homer.
