It will be an exciting weekend in Milwaukee as the Brewers battle the Braves, here is everything you need to know about the series.
Game One:
- Date & Time: Friday, July 21 at 7:10 CDT
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Pitching Matchup:
- Mike Soroka (Atlanta Braves, 5.40 ERA) vs. Freddy Peralta (Milwaukee Brewers, 4.41 ERA)
Game Two:
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 22 at 6:15 CDT
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Pitching Matchup:
- TBD (Atlanta Braves) vs. Adrian Houser (Milwaukee Brewers, 3.79 ERA)
Game Three:
- Date & Time: Sunday, July 23 at 1:10 CDT
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Pitching Matchup:
- Bryce Elder (Atlanta Braves, 3.31 ERA) vs. Julio Teheran (Milwaukee Brewers, 4.01 ERA)
Milwaukee Stats:
- Averaging 4.17 runs per game
- Batting average of .231 (26th in the league)
- On-base percentage of .311 (24th)
- Slugging percentage of .376 (27th)
Atlanta Stats:
- Averaging 5.64 runs per game
- Batting average of .269 (2nd in the league)
- On-base percentage of .338 (2nd)
- Slugging percentage of .494 (1st)
Recent Performance:
- Milwaukee has won five of their last six games and three of their last four home games.
- The Brewers’ offense has been strong, scoring 19 runs in their last four home games.
- Atlanta’s over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games overall.
Betting Odds:
- Money-line: Milwaukee -135, Atlanta +115
- Run line: Atlanta +1.5 (-200)
- Over-under: 6.5 runs
The series features two teams with contrasting offensive performances, as the Braves boast a potent batting lineup with high averages and slugging percentages, while the Brewers’ offensive numbers are comparatively lower. Milwaukee has been performing well lately, winning five of their last six games, including three of their last four home games. The Braves, on the other hand, have shown strength with a productive offense and solid recent performance. The outcome of the series may heavily depend on the starting pitching performances of both teams and their respective bullpens’ abilities to hold leads.
