Milwaukee Brewers vs
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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win Final Game Against Tampa Bay Rays in Interleague Series

On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers (19-20) will be facing the Tampa Bay Rays (17-21) at George M. Steinbrenner Field in the final game of their three-game interleague series. Chad Patrick (2-3, 3.08 ERA) will be starting for the Brewers, while Drew Rasmussen (1-3, 3.09 ERA) will be starting for the Rays. Milwaukee has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Tampa Bay. The Rays are the betting favorites with an opening line of -136. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Brewers vs. Rays matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +123 | Rays -136
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-154) | Rays -1.5 (+128)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 58%.

Milwaukee vs Tampa Bay Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently playing well, winning two of their last three series and sitting one game under .500. They are three games behind the division-leading Cubs in the NL Central standings. The team will aim to reach a .500 record and climb in the standings with a win on Sunday. Milwaukee's offensive statistics include averaging 4.56 runs per game (13th in the league) and a .237 batting average (22nd). Defensively, they are giving up an average of 4.51 runs per game (21st) and opponents have a .239 batting average against them (14th). Leading players include Brice Turang with a .309 batting average, and Christian Yelich with six home runs and 25 RBI. In their latest game, pitcher Patrick allowed four hits and three runs in 6.2 innings, contributing to a 4-3 win over Houston. In terms of power ranking, Milwaukee is ranked 12th in offense, 20th in defense, and holds a season record of 19-20.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays recently experienced a series sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies, following a series win over the New York Yankees. The team will look to bounce back in their upcoming game on Sunday to secure their second series win in their last three. Tampa Bay has struggled offensively, averaging 3.82 runs per game, ranking 22nd in the league, with a .243 batting average ranking 17th, a .309 on base percentage ranking 21st, and a .365 slugging percentage ranking 24th. Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .330 batting average, Junior Caminero leads in home runs with seven, and Yandy Diaz leads in RBI with 20. Defensively, the Rays are giving up an average of 4.03 runs per game, ranking 11th in the league, with opponents posting a .238 batting average against them (13th), a 3.78 ERA (11th), and a 1.21 WHIP (9th). In their last game, pitcher Rasmussen gave up three runs in 4.1 innings in an 8-4 loss to Philadelphia. The Rays currently hold a power ranking of 19 and rank 22nd in offense, 12th in defense, and have an overall record of 17-21. In their last three matchups against Milwaukee, Tampa Bay went 1-2.

Milwaukee Brewers Likely to Prevail Over Tampa Bay Rays Based on Recent Performances

The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated a clear advantage over the Tampa Bay Rays due to their recent performance. The Brewers have won four out of their last five games, showcasing their proficiency against right-handed pitchers. In contrast, the Rays have struggled to maintain consistency, splitting their last six games. Rasmussen's pitching performance for the Rays has been lackluster, conceding 10 runs in his last three starts, including seven runs in his recent home starts. With Tampa Bay's bullpen also facing challenges, they are likely to struggle against the Brewers. On the other hand, Patrick's strong pitching for Milwaukee, allowing only eight runs in his last three starts, will likely limit Tampa Bay's offensive success. Therefore, it is advisable to consider choosing the Milwaukee Brewers to prevail on the money line.

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