Matt Wisler (2-3, 2.93 ERA) and Wily Peralta (2-5, 6.99 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (12-33) and the Milwaukee Brewers (20-26) at Turner Field. The Brewers won the last game 3-2, and Milwaukee leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 26 and can be seen on FSWI and FSSE.
Wisler pitched 6.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering one run, striking out seven and walking two in a 7-1 win over the Phillies. Mallex Smith (.245, 15 Rs, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs, 6 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday. Peralta went 5.2 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out six and walking two in a 3-2 defeat to the Mets in his last outing. Ryan Braun (.361, 22 Rs, 8 HRs, 29 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Brewers, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Atlanta and Milwaukee are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Braves 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. Atlanta’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.
Offensively, the Brewers 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 Brewers are an excellent base stealing team with 35 stolen bases, ranking second in the MLB. The Brewers 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 established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an NL-best 7.2 strikeouts per game, making them one of the top five teams in the league.
The Brewers have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
Atlanta has won 27% (4-11) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Milwaukee has won 40% (6-9) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Brewers managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Braves who are heading in with a 3-5 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 2-21. The Brewers have a 3-21 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit 19 this season. Milwaukee ranks 15th with 48 home runs.
Atlanta and Milwaukee both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. Atlanta sits at 23rd with 7.84 hits per game and Milwaukee ranks 24th with 7.82.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.615). Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 20th with an OPS of .712.
The Brewers are 15-22 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Braves are 3-24 when they allow at least one homer.
