Jimmy Nelson (3-2, 3.16 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (9-15) go up against Jered Weaver (3-0, 3.86 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (12-13) in the first of a three-game interleague series at Miller Park. The game starts at 7:20 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 2 and will air on FSWI and FSW.
In his last start, Nelson pitched 5.1 innings, giving up three, striking out six and walking four in a 4-3 loss to the Cubs. Chris Carter (.278, 15 Rs, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 5 with three runs, two home runs, and three RBIs. The Angels were victorious over the Royals 9-4 the last time Weaver pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out four and walking two. Kole Calhoun (.289, 12 Rs, 2 HRs, 11 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one run, two RBIs, and one stolen base.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Brewers have a 12-11 record SU against the American League. The Brewers come into the game with the NL’s fourth-ranked home scoring offense, averaging 5.0 runs per game in their own ballpark. They have been very patient at the plate, ranking fourth in the NL with an average of 3.9 walks per game. The most recent 10 game stretch for Milwaukee’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Milwaukee’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 6.6 strikeouts per game.
When playing Teams in the National League, the Angels have a 5-12 record SU. Los Angeles has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Los Angeles pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Angels have a 2-7 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 1-15. The Angels have a 2-11 record when opponents outhit them.
Both falling in the bottom half of the league based on total home runs this season, Milwaukee ranks 16th with 24 homers and Los Angeles is 18th with 23.
Milwaukee and Los Angeles both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. Milwaukee sits at 27th with 7.50 hits per game and Los Angeles ranks 21st with 7.80.
Ranking 24th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.673). Milwaukee ranks in the top half with an OPS of .713.
When the Angels allow at least one home run, they are 8-11. When the Brewers allow one or more homers, they have an 8-13 record.
