In the second of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (7-10) and the Philadelphia Phillies (8-9) at Miller Park, Chase Anderson (1-1, 2.25 ERA) and Charlie Morton (1-1, 3.86 ERA) take the mound. The Phillies won the last game 5-2, and Philadelphia leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 23 and will air on CSPh and FSWI.
In his most recent outing, Anderson pitched 5.0 innings, allowing five runs (one unearned) and striking out four in a 7-4 loss to the Twins. Chris Carter (.259, 8 Rs, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run and one RBI. The Phillies were victorious over the Nationals 3-2 the last time Morton pitched. He went 6.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out six and walking two. Maikel Franco (.274, 5 Rs, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well for the Phillies, going 3 for 4 yesterday with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Over their past 10 games, Milwaukee’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. They have been very patient at the plate, ranking third in the NL with an average of 4.1 walks per game. The most recent 10 game stretch for Milwaukee’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Milwaukee’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, leading the NL with 6.2 strikeouts per game.
Philadelphia has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
The only other game between the two teams went Philadelphia’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Phillies have a 2-4 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
It looks like the Phillies have a slight leg up on the Brewers, as the Phillies have won their last two games while the Brewers have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Phillies are 4-1. The Brewers have a 6-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 47 this season. Milwaukee ranks 18th with 62 runs.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 40 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at third with 68.
When the Brewers hit at least one home run, they are 5-3. When the Phillies hit at least one homer, they have a 7-5 record.
