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Milwaukee Brewers Look to Secure Series Win Against Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park

Milwaukee will be looking to secure a series win as they face Pittsburgh in the third game of their four-game series at PNC Park on Saturday afternoon. The Brewers, with a record of 25-26, will send Quinn Priester to the mound, while the Pirates, sitting at 17-34, will have Mitch Keller as their starting pitcher. Milwaukee has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Pittsburgh. The Brewers are the betting favorite for this matchup, with the line remaining steady at -106. Please note that this preview was written prior to Friday's game being played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -106 | Pirates -104
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+160) | Pirates +1.5 (-194)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 51%.

Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have rebounded from a recent series loss to Minnesota with a series win against Baltimore. Currently third in the NL Central standings, they are 2.5 games behind St. Louis and aim to climb up the division rankings with a victory on Saturday. The team averages 4.31 runs per game, ranking 15th in the league, with a .230 batting average (25th), .308 on base percentage (21st), and .354 slugging percentage (28th). Rhys Hoskins leads Milwaukee with a .292 batting average, while Christian Yelich leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, they are allowing 4.39 runs per game (20th), with opponents batting .242 against them (17th) and a 4.13 ERA and 1.33 WHIP (both 21st). In their last outing, Priester pitched 5.1 innings, giving up three runs on four hits in a 5-4 win over Baltimore. With a power ranking of 21, Milwaukee is ranked 15th in offense, 20th in defense, and holds a 25-26 record for the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates had their two-game winning streak ended by the Brewers in the first game of the series. They will look to rebound and secure their third win in four games when they face off on Saturday. Pittsburgh's offense is struggling, ranking 30th in the league with a 2.96 runs per game average and 29th with a .219 batting average. However, Andrew McCutchen leads the team with a .246 batting average. On the defensive side, they are giving up 4.29 runs per game, placing them 18th in the league. Pitcher Keller has struggled in his last five games against Milwaukee, with a 1-3 record and a 6.58 ERA. Overall, the Pirates have a power ranking of 27 and are currently 17-34. In their last three matchups, Milwaukee went 1-2 against Pittsburgh.

Milwaukee Brewers Poised for Victory Against Struggling Pittsburgh Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers have secured victories in four of their last five games, while the Pittsburgh Pirates have suffered losses in five of their last seven games. Milwaukee holds an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, particularly evident in their upcoming game against Keller, who has allowed nine runs in his recent three home starts. Conversely, Pittsburgh's bullpen ranks as the ninth-worst in the league, making it challenging for them to contain the Brewers' offense. On the offensive side, Pittsburgh may struggle as they have historically struggled against right-handed pitchers and will be facing Priester, who has given up eight runs in his last three road starts. With Milwaukee's bullpen performing well, they are poised to limit Pittsburgh's offensive output. Therefore, it is recommended to consider backing Milwaukee on the money line.

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