In the last of a four-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (27-29) and the Milwaukee Brewers (26-30) at Citizens Bank Park, Aaron Nola (4-4, 2.88 ERA) and Wily Peralta (3-6, 6.51 ERA) get the start. The Brewers won the last game 6-3, and Milwaukee leads the series 2-1. The game starts at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 5 and will air on CSPh and FSWI.
In his most recent outing, Nola pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out six and walking one in a 5-1 loss to the Nationals. The Brewers were also unsuccessful the last time Peralta pitched. He tossed 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out two and walking two in a 10-3 loss to the Cardinals. Ryan Braun (.337, 23 Rs, 9 HRs, 33 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Philadelphia has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. The Phillies are fifth in the NL in hits allowed with just 8.1 per game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Milwaukee is a terror on the base paths, with an MLB-best 47 stolen bases. 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.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Philadelphia is 10-13, while Milwaukee is 9-13.
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Phillies have a 10-21 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Brewers are 22-5. The Phillies have a 17-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 176 this season. Milwaukee ranks 19th with 234 runs.
Ranking 27th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 135 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at second with 229.
When the Phillies hit at least one home run, they are 21-14. When the Brewers hit at least one homer, they have a 19-14 record.
