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Milwaukee Brewers Look to Upset Philadelphia Phillies in Series Opener as Quinn Priester Takes the Mound

The Milwaukee Brewers (29-28) are set to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (36-19) in a series starting on Friday evening. Quinn Priester will be pitching for the Brewers, while Taijuan Walker will take the mound for the Phillies. The Phillies have had success against the Brewers in the past, going 4-2 against them last season. The Phillies are the betting favorites with the line opening at -138. Can the Brewers start their road trip with a win on Friday? Read on for the Brewers vs. Phillies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +125 | Phillies -138
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-164) | Phillies -1.5 (+136)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 58%.

Milwaukee vs Philadelphia Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

Quinn Priester will be starting the series for the Milwaukee Brewers on their upcoming road trip. Priester has been performing well, with a recent strong outing against the Pirates where he only allowed one run in six innings. The Brewers have had a mixed record on the road, currently standing at 11-18 away from home. Despite injuries to the pitching staff, the team is just above .500 for the season. The offense is looking for more production from William Contreras, who has been inconsistent at the plate. Christian Yelich has also been struggling, with only 10 home runs and 34 RBIs on the season. Caleb Durbin has been a bright spot, driving in six runs in his last five games. The pitching staff has a 4.32 ERA, ranking them at 20th in the league. Overall, the Brewers have a power ranking of 22 and are currently 29-28 for the season.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies will have Taijuan Walker on the mound for their upcoming game. Walker has been impressive this season, with a 3.24 ERA this month and a 2.97 ERA overall. The team has been performing well at home, with a 19-8 record, and are currently leading their division. Key players such as Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper have been providing strong offensive performances. The team has a power ranking of 3 and ranks sixth in offense, scoring an average of 4.85 runs per game. Milwaukee went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Philadelphia.

Milwaukee Brewers' Pitching Staff Shines During Winning Streak, Phillies' Walker Faces Challenges

The Milwaukee Brewers have been on a winning streak, securing victories in four consecutive games. Notably, they recently completed a sweep against the Red Sox. The team's pitching staff has been exceptional, allowing just 15 runs in their last five games.

Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester has been particularly impressive, giving up only one run in three out of his last four appearances and only two home runs during that time. He maintains a solid 3.60 ERA on the road. In contrast, Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker faced challenges in his most recent outing against the Rockies, allowing three runs in just five innings.

Moreover, Walker has a history of struggling against the Brewers, giving up a total of eight runs in 12 career innings. Additionally, he has not pitched since the 21st, which may impact his performance due to potential rustiness.

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