Zach Davies (0-2, 9.72 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (8-13) meet Adam Conley (0-1, 5.12 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (10-11) in the first of a three-game series at Miller Park. The Marlins enter this series on a five-game winning streak. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 29 and will air on FSWI and FSFL.
In his last start, Davies pitched 6.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out five and walking one in a 5-2 loss to the Phillies. The Marlins were victorious over the Giants 5-4 the last time Conley pitched. He went 5.2 innings, allowing four runs, striking out two and walking four. Giancarlo Stanton (.253, 11 Rs, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. 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 3.9 walks per game. 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, leading the NL with 6.6 strikeouts per game.
Miami has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Miami pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIL
Notes
Miami has won 25% (2-6) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Milwaukee has won 50% (4-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Marlins managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Brewers who are heading in with a 6-5 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 0-8. The Brewers have a 1-13 record when opponents outhit them.
Miami ranks near the bottom of the league at 28th when it comes to home runs, hitting 15 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half with 20.
Ranking 29th, Milwaukee is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.19 per game. Miami ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 9.20.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Milwaukee has an OPS of .000 this season. Miami ranks 16th with an OPS of .715.
When the Marlins allow at least one home run, they are 4-4. When the Brewers allow one or more homers, they have a 7-11 record.
