Junior Guerra (1-0, 6.00 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (14-21) go up against Andrew Cashner (2-3, 4.93 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (16-20) in the second of a four-game series at Miller Park. The Padres won the last game 3-0, and San Diego leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 13 and will air on FSWI and FSSD.
In his most recent outing, Guerra pitched 6.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out six and walking two in a 5-4 victory over the Reds. Ryan Braun (.376, 20 Rs, 7 HRs, 27 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Padres were unsuccessful the last time Cashner pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out one and walking one in a 4-3 loss to the Mets. Melvin Upton Jr. (.267, 15 Rs, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 6 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Padres, going 3 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently 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. The Brewers typically don’t swing at bad pitches, which has led to an impressive 4.0 walks per game. Over their past 10 games, Milwaukee’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
San Diego has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. San Diego’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 San Diego’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
Milwaukee has won 38% (5-8) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, San Diego has won 44% (8-10) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Padres are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Brewers have a 2-7 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 2-17. The Padres have a 5-14 record when opponents outhit them.
San Diego ranks near the bottom of the league at 24th when it comes to home runs, hitting 30 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top half with 39.
Ranking 23rd, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.81 per game. Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 8.09.
Ranking 29th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.655). Milwaukee ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .738.
The Padres are 6-11 when they allow at least one home run. The Brewers perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with an 11-18 record.
