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Milwaukee Brewers Look to Capitalize in Middle Game Against Struggling Tampa Bay Rays

In this article, we provide a prediction for the middle game of a three-game interleague series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Milwaukee falling to the Astros and Tampa Bay being swept by the Phillies. The starting pitchers for the game will be Tobias Myers for the Brewers and Taj Bradley for the Rays. Tampa Bay is currently the favorite in betting odds at -130. This article was written prior to the conclusion of the opening game of the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +114 | Rays -130
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-186) | Rays -1.5 (+152)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 57%.

Milwaukee vs Tampa Bay Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee missed the opportunity to sweep the Astros in the finale of their series, resulting in a 19-19 record for the season and a tie for second place in the NL Central. The Brewers struggled offensively in the last game, with Eric Haase hitting a solo homer for their only run. Quinn Priester took the loss, giving up three runs over five innings. Tobias Myers is set to start the next game, coming off a win in his last appearance. Milwaukee ranks 12th in offense, 20th in defense, and holds a power ranking of 6.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a tough loss to Philadelphia, leading 5-1 after seven innings only to fall apart and lose in 10 frames. Despite racking up 14 hits in the game, including home runs from Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero, the Rays struggled with runners in scoring position and left eight on base. Pitcher Ryan Pepiot had a solid outing, but Manuel Rodriguez took the loss in relief. Taj Bradley will be starting the next game with a 3-2 record and a 4.43 ERA. The Rays have a power ranking of 19 and are currently ranked 23rd offensively, averaging 3.75 runs per game. Continuing their series against Milwaukee, the Rays will look to improve their overall record of 16-21.

Tampa Bay Struggles Continue as Milwaukee Brewers Look to Capitalize

Recently, Tampa Bay has been struggling and playing at a spring training site will not improve their situation. It is imperative for Kevin Cash to devise a plan to lead his team to success, as Thursday's defeat was another setback for the struggling squad. Conversely, Milwaukee has been performing well and a healthy rotation would greatly benefit them as the season progresses. With a more stable lineup, the Brewers currently have the upper hand and are seen as the stronger team. It is likely that Myers will play a key role in keeping Milwaukee competitive, while the Rays' bullpen may falter late in the game, potentially resulting in a win for the visiting team.

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