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Brewers vs Pirates: Milwaukee Looks to Maintain Winning Record Against Pittsburgh

On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Brewers (24-26) will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-33) in the continuation of a four-game series. The Brewers, with Freddy Peralta as their starting pitcher, will look to maintain their winning record against the Pirates. Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes will take the mound in an effort to turn the tide. With Skenes having an impressive ERA of 2.44, can he continue his dominance on Friday? Pittsburgh opens as the betting favorite at -116. Stay tuned for the Brewers vs. Pirates prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +105 | Pirates -116
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-220) | Pirates -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 54%.

Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers will have Freddy Peralta on the mound on Friday, following a strong performance in his last outing against Minnesota. Peralta has been consistent in his recent starts, with a 2.59 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP this season. Although the Brewers' offense has been struggling, Rhys Hoskins has been a standout hitter with a 1.01 OPS this month. Milwaukee is currently ranked 15th in offense and 18th in defense, with a 24-26 record this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have Paul Skenes starting in the upcoming series, showcasing his impressive pitching skills with a 2.44 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Despite their struggles at the plate, the Pirates have managed to earn two series wins this month, with Oneil Cruz leading the team with eight home runs and 28 RBIs. Ke'Bryan Hayes is among the players who have been struggling offensively. The Pirates have a 27 power ranking and are currently ranked last in offense, scoring an average of 2.92 runs per game. Their pitching, however, has been solid with a 3.97 ERA. The Pirates will face Milwaukee in their next series, who went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Milwaukee Brewers on the Rise, Pittsburgh Pirates Struggling Ahead of Showdown

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown improvement by capturing victory in three out of their last four games, marking a positive turnaround from their previous slump. On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled, winning only four of their past ten games. Despite pitching well, the Pirates have been unable to generate sufficient run support, causing them to falter in five of Paul Skenes' last six starts. Skenes has especially struggled at home, recording a below-average 4.13 ERA for the season. In contrast, Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta has been consistently effective, allowing two or fewer runs in nearly all of his appearances this year. As both teams prepare to face off, it will be interesting to see how these contrasting pitching performances and offensive struggles impact the outcome of the game.

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