In the second of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (60-77) and the Chicago Cubs (89-48) at Miller Park, Wily Peralta (5-9, 5.53 ERA) and Jason Hammel (14-7, 3.14 ERA) take the mound. The Cubs won the last game 7-2, and Chicago leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 6 and will air on CSN+ and FSWI.
In his last start, Peralta pitched 7.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out 10 and walking one in a 2-1 loss to the Cardinals. Ryan Braun (.307, 68 Rs, 25 HRs, 75 RBIs, 14 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Cubs were victorious the last time Hammel pitched. He pitched well, going 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out six and walking three in a 6-5 victory over the Pirates.
Notes
For the 28th time this season, the Brewers registered at least two errors in a game.
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 20-18 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 12-64. The Cubs have an 8-28 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 17th in home runs, Milwaukee has hit 156 this season. Chicago ranks 14th with 167 home runs.
Chicago tops the league in walks with 556 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at second with 526.
When the Brewers hit at least one home run, they are 47-40. When the Cubs hit at least one homer, they have a 64-24 record.
