Junior Guerra (3-0, 3.30 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (23-27) go up against Carlos Martinez (4-5, 4.25 ERA) and the St. Louis Cardinals (26-25) in the first of a three-game division series at Miller Park. The game starts at 2:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 30 and will air on FSMW and FSWI.
In his last start, Guerra pitched 5.0 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out six and walking four in a 3-2 victory over the Braves. The Cardinals were unsuccessful the last time Martinez pitched. He struggled, going 5.0 innings, allowing six runs, striking out seven and walking three in a 9-8 loss to the Cubs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Against teams in the NL Central, the Brewers have a SU record of 7-11. Milwaukee has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. They have been a terror on the base paths, leading all of baseball with 43 steals. Milwaukee’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. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out at Miller Park, averaging 7.3 strikeouts per home game.
Against teams in their division, the Cardinals are 8-10 SU. The Cardinals rank third in the NL in scoring, averaging 0.0 runs per game. The Cardinals are known for their bats, hitting 185 extra base hits. The Cardinals average 3.9 walks per road game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the NL when they travel. St. Louis’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 Cardinals are 2-1 against the Brewers this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – STL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, St. Louis is 16-13, while Milwaukee is 9-10.
The St. Louis batters brought in a solid nine hits last game. Milwaukee has a record of 9-18 when their opponents get that many hits or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Brewers are 19-5. The Cardinals have a 21-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 15th, Milwaukee is in the top half of the league in runs, scoring 215 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top five at second with 276.
Ranking seventh, St. Louis is in the top 10 of the league in walks, notching 179 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at second with 209.
The Brewers are 16-12 when they hit at least one home run. The Cardinals perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 21-15 record.
