Milwaukee Brewers vs
Cleveland GuardiansPredictions & Preview

Milwaukee Brewers Look to Bounce Back in Interleague Series Against Cleveland Guardians

This article provides a preview of the upcoming second game in a four-game interleague series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cleveland Guardians. The Brewers are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 road loss to Tampa Bay, while the Guardians are coming off a 3-0 home loss to the Phillies. The starting pitchers for the game will be Quinn Priester for the Brewers and Logan Allen for the Guardians. Cleveland is favored to win with a -128 opening line that has not changed. Stay tuned for updates on the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +116 | Guardians -128
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-200) | Guardians -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 56%.

Milwaukee vs Cleveland Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers managed to avoid being swept in their interleague road set against Tampa Bay on Sunday. They finished the game with seven hits, with Christian Yelich leading the team with two runs and an RBI. Yelich and William Contreras both hit home runs in the win. Despite only going one for 10 with runners in scoring position, Milwaukee secured the victory. Pitcher Tyler Alexander earned the win with a strong relief performance, while Trevor Megill closed out the game with his fifth save. Quinn Priester will take the mound in the Brewers' next game, looking to improve on his recent performances. Milwaukee currently holds a power ranking of 6, ranking 14th in offense and 20th in defense, with a record of 20-21 this season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland Guardians dropped the final two games of their interleague series with the Phillies at home, with a blanked rubber game on Sunday night. Despite the loss, the Guardians entered the series with a 23-17 record, tied for second in the AL Central. Against Philadelphia, Cleveland managed only three hits, with Steven Kwan leading the offense with two hits, including a double. Luis Ortiz pitched a quality start, but took the loss, while Logan Allen will make his eighth start of the season against the Brewers, looking to improve on his 1-2 record with a 4.33 ERA. Cleveland currently ranks 18th in offense, averaging 4.21 runs per game, and 23rd in defense, allowing an average of 4.56 runs per game. Milwaukee has struggled in their last three matchups against Cleveland, going 0-3.

Both Teams Seek Redemption in Series Showdown as Milwaukee Brewers Face Cleveland Guardians at Home

Both teams in this series are seeking redemption after underwhelming performances over the weekend. The starting pitchers for both teams have struggled this season with ERAs exceeding five and recent rough outings. In their last three games, each pitcher has maintained an ERA above seven and a WHIP greater than two, resulting in a lack of victories. Milwaukee has struggled on the road this season with an 8-14 record, and history shows that Priester struggled in his only previous start against Cleveland. The Guardians have the advantage of playing at home, and they are likely to capitalize on Priester's vulnerabilities, as well as exploit the weaknesses of the Brewers' bullpen, to secure a victory in this matchup.

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