Vince Velasquez (5-2, 3.63 ERA) and Jimmy Nelson (5-3, 2.88 ERA) take the hill in the second of a four-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (26-28) and the Milwaukee Brewers (25-29) at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies lost the last game 4-1, continuing a seven-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 3 and can be seen on WCAU and FSWI.
Velasquez pitched 4.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering seven runs, striking out six and walking two in a 7-2 defeat to the Cubs. Maikel Franco (.253, 15 Rs, 9 HRs, 29 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Nelson went 7.1 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out five and walking two in a 5-4 win over the Reds in his last outing. Ryan Braun (.348, 23 Rs, 9 HRs, 32 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday.
The odds for Philadelphia and Milwaukee are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. 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.
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 45 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.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Phillies are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Brewers have a 4-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
The Brewers are coming into the game with two consecutive wins, while the Phillies currently have a losing streak of seven.
When they outhit their opponents, the Brewers are 21-5. The Phillies have a 16-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 167 this season. Milwaukee ranks 18th with 225 runs.
Ranking 27th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 129 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at second with 219.
When the Phillies hit at least one home run, they are 20-13. When the Brewers hit at least one homer, they have an 18-13 record.
