Chase Anderson (2-6, 5.33 ERA) and Alfredo Simon (1-5, 10.16 ERA) are on the hill in the second of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (22-26) and the Cincinnati Reds (15-33) at Miller Park. The Reds lost the last game 9-5, continuing an 11-game losing streak. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 28 and can be seen on FSWI and FSOH.
Anderson pitched 5.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs, striking out six and walking two in a 3-1 defeat to the Mets. Simon went 5.0 innings, surrendering five runs, striking out one and walking three in a 5-4 defeat to the Mariners in his last outing. Adam Duvall (.261, 19 Rs, 10 HRs, 22 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate for the Reds, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs.
The odds for Milwaukee and Cincinnati are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. Within its division, Milwaukee has a record of 8-15 SU. The Brewers 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. Milwaukee leads the MLB in steals, swiping 39 bases. Milwaukee’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. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Brewers, who rank fourth in the NL in strikeouts per home game with 7.3.
The Reds are 7-9 against NL Central foes. Offensively, the Reds 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 Reds 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 lead the season series, 3-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Milwaukee is 8-9, while Cincinnati is 7-15.
The Reds managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Brewers who are heading in with an 8-5 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 3-21. The Reds have a 4-26 record when opponents outhit them.
Cincinnati ranks in the bottom half of the league at 16th when it comes to home runs, hitting 49 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top half with 53.
Ranking 30th, Cincinnati is at the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.29 per game. Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 8.06.
Ranking 27th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.663). Milwaukee ranks in the top half at 14th with an OPS of .729.
The Reds are 11-27 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Brewers are 17-22 when they allow at least one homer.
