Jerad Eickhoff (2-7, 4.07 ERA) and Chase Anderson (2-6, 5.00 ERA) start in the first of a four-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (26-27) and the Milwaukee Brewers (24-29) at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies come into this series in the midst of a six-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jun. 2 and can be seen on CSPh and FSWI.
Eickhoff pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 4-1 defeat to the Cubs. Odubel Herrera (.319, 28 Rs, 5 HRs, 17 RBIs, 6 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday. Anderson went 5.0 innings, surrendering one run and striking out three in a 7-6 defeat to the Reds in his last outing. Ryan Braun (.352, 23 Rs, 9 HRs, 32 RBIs, 5 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Brewers, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
The odds for Philadelphia and Milwaukee are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Phillies 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. Philadelphia’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. The Phillies are the fifth-best team in the NL at limiting hits to their opponents, allowing only 8.1 hits per game so far this season.
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 an MLB-best 44 stolen bases. 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 Phillies lead the season series, 2-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
The Phillies are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Brewers have a 2-6 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 4-24. The Phillies have a 6-20 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 29th in home runs, Philadelphia has hit 40 this season. Milwaukee ranks 16th with 56 home runs.
Ranking 30th, Philadelphia is at the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.55 per game. Milwaukee ranks near the bottom at 24th with 7.92.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.649). Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 19th with an OPS of .722.
When the Brewers allow at least one home run, they are 19-25. When the Phillies allow one or more homers, they have a 9-22 record.
