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Brewers Favored to Sweep Reds in Final Game of Series with Chad Patrick on the Mound

The Reds and Brewers are facing off in the final game of their four-game series in Milwaukee, with the Brewers holding a 2-0 lead so far. Our prediction is that the Brewers will likely pick up another home win on getaway day, with Carson Spiers starting for the Reds and Chad Patrick starting for the Brewers. Milwaukee is the betting favorite with odds remaining steady at -142. Stay tuned for the final outcome of the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +128 | Brewers -142
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-170) | Brewers -1.5 (+149)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 59%.

Cincinnati vs Milwaukee Stats

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati suffered their fourth straight loss against the Brewers, falling to 2-6 on the season and tied for fourth in the NL Central. Despite putting a couple of runs on the board and Santiago Espinal leading with two hits, the Reds struggled with runners in scoring position and left eight on base. Nick Martinez took the loss after allowing three runs in 4.2 innings. Carson Spiers will take the mound for Cincinnati in their next game with a 0-1 record and 1.50 ERA. The Reds are ranked 20th in offense, 5th in defense, and have a power ranking of 21.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers extended their win streak to four games by taking the first two games of their set against Cincinnati following a victory on Friday. They evened their record at 4-4 on the year and are currently third in the NL Central, one game behind Chicago for the top spot. In Friday night's game, the Brewers had five hits, with Garrett Mitchell leading the team with two hits, a run, and an RBI. Brice Turang hit his second homer of the season in the win. Pitcher Tyler Alexander earned the win, pitching 5.2 scoreless innings with no hits, three walks, and six strikeouts. Trevor Megill got his first save with a scoreless ninth inning. Chad Patrick will be making his third appearance, second start, of the year for the Brewers with a 3.18 ERA. The Brewers currently have a power ranking of 24, ranking 21st in offense, last in defense, and are 4-4 overall. Cincinnati has won two out of their last three matchups against Milwaukee.

Cincinnati Reds Struggle Offensively, Brewers Have Advantage in Saturday's Game

Cincinnati was able to break a 35-inning scoring drought with a couple of runs on Friday, indicating a slight improvement in their offensive performance. However, the team has been facing challenges in generating runs consistently, regardless of the quality of the opposing pitchers. Both rookie and experienced pitchers have been able to shut down the Reds' lineup, making it difficult for them to compete effectively. In contrast, Milwaukee has shown resilience with four consecutive wins after an initial losing streak. Considering Cincinnati's current offensive struggles, the Brewers may have the advantage in Saturday's game, especially with the home field advantage. The inconsistency in the Reds' batting lineup has posed a significant obstacle for the team in recent games.

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