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Phillies Favored to Win as Brewers and Phillies Close Out Three-Game Series

The Brewers and Phillies are set to close out their three-game series in Philadelphia, with the Brewers currently leading 1-0. The article discusses the upcoming game and provides a prediction for the outcome. The starting pitchers are Jose Quintana for the Brewers and Ranger Suarez for the Phillies. Philadelphia is favored to win, with a betting line of -171 that has not moved. The article was published before the conclusion of the middle game of the series on Saturday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +154 | Phillies -171
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-140) | Phillies -1.5 (+116)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 63%.

Milwaukee vs Philadelphia Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to five games with a victory on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. They currently hold a 30-28 record and are third in the NL Central division, five games behind the Cubs. Christian Yelich and William Contreras led the Brewers' offensive attack with three hits each, while Yelich hit two home runs in the game. DL Hall and Quinn Priester had strong pitching performances for Milwaukee. Jose Quintana is expected to return from the IL to make his seventh start of the season. The Brewers are ranked 14th in offense, 18th in defense, and have a power ranking of 22.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered their second consecutive loss in the opening game of the series against Milwaukee on Friday night. Despite holding a one-game lead in the NL East with a record of 36-21, the Phillies were limited to four hits in the game, with Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos providing some offensive contribution. Taijuan Walker took the loss for the Phillies, allowing four runs over four innings. Ranger Suarez is set to start the next game for the Phillies, boasting a 4-0 record with a 2.97 ERA this season. The Phillies are ranked 6th in offense, scoring an average of 4.82 runs per game, and 14th in defense, giving up 4.13 runs per game. Milwaukee has a history of 1-2 in their last three matchups against Philadelphia.

Questions Remain as Quintana Returns to Brewers Rotation, Suarez Shines for Phillies

Quintana has performed consistently in his first six starts, but questions remain regarding the Brewers' decision on how long to allow him to pitch following a three-week absence due to a shoulder issue. The team is aiming to maintain the strength of their rotation after the return of some key pitchers. Suarez has delivered impressive performances in his past four starts, all resulting in wins, making him a reliable asset for the Phillies. Although Philadelphia has faced challenges at the plate in recent games, they possess the capability to overcome this and secure a victory. It is expected that their offensive potential will be just enough to secure a win and conclude the series on a positive note.

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