Chase Anderson (6-6, 4.30 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1-2) go up against Scott Feldman (5-5, 3.90 ERA) and the Houston Astros (1-2) in the first of a three-game interleague series at Miller Park. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 8 and can be seen on RTSW and FSWI.
Anderson will take the hill after recording 152.2 innings last year, closing out the season with a 6-6 record, 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 111 strikeouts. Scooter Gennett (.400 ) went 1 for 3 Wednesday with one run. Feldman takes the hill on the other side. He pitched 108.1 innings last season, going 5-5 with a 3.90 ERA 1.31 WHIP, and one strikeouts. Tyler White (.667 ) has been successful at the plate to the start the season, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and four RBIs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable.
The Astros have a dynamic offense, leading the league with zero extra base hits. The Astros have racked up three steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league.
Predictions: SU Winner – HOU
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Milwaukee is 1-0, while Houston is 0-2.
The Brewers and the Astros are both 0-2 when they are outhit.
Ranking 14th in home runs, Milwaukee has hit three this season. Houston ranks fifth with six home runs.
Ranking 17th, Milwaukee is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 7.67 per game. Houston ranks in the top half at 13th with 9.00.
Both Milwaukee and Houston are tied at first for their on-base plus slugging percentage of .000.
The Astros are 1-2 when they allow at least one home run. Milwaukee has the same record when allowing one or more homers.
