In a game that could be a shootout, Chase Anderson (1-4, 6.44 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (14-19) are in Miami to take on Wei-Yin Chen (2-1, 4.66 ERA) and the Marlins (17-15). This is the last of a three-game series at Marlins Park. The Brewers won the last game 10-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 11 and can be seen on FSWI and FSFL.
Chen pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs and walking one in a 6-4 win over the Phillies. Derek Dietrich (.324, 6 Rs, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday. Anderson went 5.0 innings, surrendering seven runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking two in a 9-5 defeat to the Reds in his most recent start. Ryan Braun (.368, 20 Rs, 7 HRs, 26 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Brewers, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run and two RBIs.
The odds for Miami and Milwaukee are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Marlins have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. The Marlins are one of the best in the MLB in terms of batting average with an impressive team average of .278. Miami’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Brewers have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. Milwaukee is excellent at drawing walks with 4.1 per game, ranking third in the NL. The Brewers allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. The Brewers have established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an NL-best 6.7 strikeouts per game.
The Marlins lead the season series, 3-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Milwaukee is 5-6, while Miami is 5-7.
The Brewers are coming into this meeting after a high-scoring game where they scored an impressive 10 runs. The Marlins have a 0-2 record when opponents score that many runs or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Brewers are 12-2. The Marlins have a 14-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th in runs, Miami has earned 132 this season. Milwaukee ranks ninth with 154 runs.
Ranking 18th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 96 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at third with 134.
When the Marlins hit at least one home run, they are 13-7. When the Brewers hit at least one homer, they have a 10-8 record.
