Keyvius Sampson (0-1, 3.90 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (60-82) go up against Wily Peralta (6-9, 5.47 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (64-79) in the first of a three-game division series at the Great American Ball Park. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 12 and will air on FSWI and FSOH.
In his last start, Sampson pitched 1.0 inning, giving up one run, striking out one and walking one in a 4-1 loss to the Pirates. Adam Duvall (.240, 75 Rs, 30 HRs, 87 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run. The Brewers were victorious over the Cubs 12-5 the last time Peralta pitched. He went 7.2 innings, allowing four runs, striking out six and walking one. Ryan Braun (.310, 73 Rs, 27 HRs, 82 RBIs, 14 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Brewers, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Notes
In their last game, the Brewers won by a margin of one run. The Reds are 21-25 in one-run games. The Brewers have a 20-27 record in close games.
Milwaukee has won 43% (25-33) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Cincinnati has won 44% (31-39) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Reds have a 12-34 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Reds are 45-14. The Brewers have a 50-10 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd in runs, Milwaukee has earned 594 this season. Cincinnati ranks 18th with 628 runs.
Ranking 22nd, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.725). Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 17th with an OPS of .736.
The Brewers are 39-59 when they allow at least one home run. The Reds perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 40-68 record.
