Mike Foltynewicz (1-2, 4.57 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (12-32) go up against Junior Guerra (3-0, 3.96 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (19-26) in the second of a three-game series at Turner Field. The Brewers won the last game 2-1, and Milwaukee leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 25 and will air on FSWI and FSSE.
In his most recent outing, Foltynewicz pitched 3.0 innings, giving up five runs and striking out one in an 8-2 loss to the Pirates. Mallex Smith (.248, 15 Rs, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs, 6 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one RBI. The Brewers were victorious over the Cubs 5-3 the last time Guerra pitched. He went 7.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out 11 and walking three. Ryan Braun (.357, 22 Rs, 8 HRs, 29 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Braves has gone great. Over that span, Atlanta is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for Atlanta’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Atlanta’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Milwaukee has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Brewers have racked up 34 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Milwaukee pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the NL with an average of 7.2 strikeouts per game.
The only other game between the two teams went Milwaukee’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Milwaukee is 6-9, while Atlanta is 4-11.
The Brewers managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Braves who are heading in with a 6-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 9-7. The Brewers have a 16-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Atlanta has earned 138 this season. Milwaukee ranks 16th with 186 runs.
Ranking 22nd, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 127 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at third with 179.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 4-9. When the Brewers hit at least one homer, they have a 14-11 record.
