Mike Fiers (0-2, 5.91 ERA) and Jason Marquis (0-1, 6.30 ERA) start in the second of a four-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (2-11) and the Cincinnati Reds (6-7) at Miller Park. The Brewers lost the last game 6-1, continuing a six-game losing streak. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 21 and can be seen on FSN-OH and FSN-WI.
Fiers is 1-3 with a 3.08 ERA in his appearances against the Reds, and goes up against a below-average Cincinnati offense which is batting just .223 this season. Adam Lind (.302, 3 Rs, 1 HR, 5 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday. Marquis is 6-12 with a 5.85 ERA when pitching against the Brewers. He takes on a below-average Milwaukee offense which is hitting just .208 this season. Joey Votto (.375, 9 Rs, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been successful at the plate to the start the season for the Reds, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Milwaukee is a -133 favorite against Cincinnati and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at eight runs. The Brewers have recorded an overall money line of -883 and have shown a weak performance as a favorite this season with a record of 1-5. Milwaukee is a disappointing 1-3 as the favorite over its last 10 games. The Brewers are the top team in the NL at limiting walks during home games, allowing only 1.2 walks per contest to their opponents this season.
In the other locker room, Cincinnati is coming in with an overall money line of -156 and a disappointing record of 3-6 as the underdog. They played poorly as the underdog over their last 10 games with a 2-6 record, and a 3-7 record SU. The Reds are an excellent base-stealing team with an MLB-best 14 stolen bases.
The Reds have the edge in the season series, 1-0. The Brewers have a bad 1-4 record at home (2-7 overall) against right-handed starting pitchers, which is what they’ll be facing when Marquis takes the mound. Fiers (RHP) will be on the hill against the Reds, who have a 4-5 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – CIN, O/U – Over
Notes
Cincinnati recorded at least two errors for the third time this season.
The Reds are 1-2 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Brewers are 0-1 in such matchups.
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Brewers have a 1-6 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Reds are 3-3. The Brewers have a 1-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Milwaukee is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 31 this season. Cincinnati ranks near the bottom at 21st with 43.
Ranking 27th, Milwaukee is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 24 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the top half at 13th with 38.
When the Brewers hit at least one home run, they are 1-3. When the Reds hit at least one homer, they have a 5-4 record.
