In the first of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (34-41) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-36) at Miller Park, Chase Anderson (4-7, 5.13 ERA) and Julio Urias (0-2, 4.33 ERA) get the start. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 28 and will air on FSWI and SNLA.
In his most recent outing, Anderson pitched 2.1 innings, giving up seven runs, striking out three and walking three in a 10-6 loss to the Dodgers. Ryan Braun (.324, 32 Rs, 12 HRs, 38 RBIs, 6 SBs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 2 for 4 with one run. The Dodgers were victorious over the Nationals 4-3 the last time Urias pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking one.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 12-14, while Milwaukee is 14-19.
The Dodgers 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 a 9-8 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Dodgers are 29-9. The Brewers have a 28-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th, Milwaukee is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 304 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 324.
Ranking 27th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.694). Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 19th with an OPS of .729.
The Dodgers are 17-26 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Brewers are 25-34 when they allow at least one homer.