Wily Peralta (0-3, 8.35 ERA) and Jerad Eickhoff (1-2, 1.89 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers (7-11) and the Philadelphia Phillies (9-9) at Miller Park. The Phillies won the last game 10-6, and Philadelphia leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 24 and can be seen on CSPh and FSWI.
Peralta pitched 5.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out two and walking four in a 6-5 win over the Twins. Chris Carter (.281, 9 Rs, 5 HRs, 15 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 3 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Eickhoff went 7.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out nine and walking three in a 5-2 defeat to the Mets in his last outing. Maikel Franco (.299, 6 Rs, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Phillies, going 3 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and four RBIs.
The odds for Milwaukee and Philadelphia are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Brewers 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. Milwaukee is one of the best in the NL in terms of walks, earning an average of 4.0 per game. Milwaukee’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. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Brewers, who lead the NL in strikeouts per game with 6.4.
Offensively, the Phillies 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. The Phillies 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 Phillies have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
The Brewers are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Phillies have a record of 5-6 when they are struck out that many times or more.
It looks like the Phillies have a slight leg up on the Brewers, as the Phillies have won their last three games while the Brewers have lost their last three.
When they outhit their opponents, the Phillies are 5-1. The Brewers have a 6-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 57 this season. Milwaukee ranks 17th with 68 runs.
Ranking 24th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 46 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at third with 72.
When the Brewers hit at least one home run, they are 5-4. When the Phillies hit at least one homer, they have an 8-5 record.
