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San Diego Padres Look to Sweep Series Against Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have been on a bit of a rollercoaster, winning two in a row and four of their last five games before dropping the first three of this series. They currently hold a five-game lead in the NL Central with an 11-game over .500 record of 44-33. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres have rebounded from a five-game losing streak to win their last four games, bringing their record to 41-40 and putting them in second place in the NL West. The Padres are the favorites in the upcoming series finale, with Tobias Myers starting for the Brewers and Michael King starting for the Padres. The current betting line favors the Padres at -131.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +118 | Padres -131
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-182) | Padres -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 57%.

Milwaukee vs San Diego Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers lost 6-4 to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the series, but managed to avoid a shutout with Brice Turang hitting a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning. Turang had three hits in the game and the Brewers had a total of 10 hits, leaving seven men on base. On the season, the Brewers rank sixth in the Majors in runs scored and 10th in team ERA. Turang leads the team in batting average and had a strong performance in the three games of the series, with eight hits and five RBI. Willy Adames leads the team in home runs and RBI and has three RBI in the last four games. Milwaukee boasts a 22-21 record on the road this season. Tobias Myers will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers, coming off a successful last start where he pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings. He has won his last four starts and has only allowed one run over his last three starts. Myers has not faced the Padres this season and has only given up more than one run in one of his last seven starts. With a power ranking of 8, the Brewers are ranked 7th in offense, 8th in defense, and have a 44-33 record this season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

In Game 3 of the series against the Brewers, the Padres secured a 6-4 victory with all six runs coming from home runs by Jackson Merrill, Kyle Higashioka, and Ha-Seong Kim. The team currently ranks eighth in the Majors in runs scored and 18th in team ERA. Jurickson Profar, who ranks second in batting average in baseball, will return for Game 4 after missing the last game due to an injury. Fernando Tatis Jr. is questionable for the finale, while Luis Campusano is on the 10-day DL. The Padres have a strong lineup with multiple players in double figures in home runs. Michael King will be starting for the Padres, coming off a solid performance in his last start. The Padres are currently ranked 18th in power ranking and have an even record of 41-40 overall. Milwaukee has won their last three matchups against San Diego.

San Diego Padres Look to Sweep Series Against Milwaukee Brewers

The San Diego Padres are seeking to sweep the series against the Milwaukee Brewers after securing victories in the first three games. The Brewers have struggled with their pitching throughout the series, conceding a total of 20 runs so far. Pitcher King has demonstrated consistency in recent games, allowing only one run in a previous start against the Brewers. Although Myers has not faced the Padres this season, his recent strong performances have been noteworthy, with the Brewers winning his last four starts. Both starting pitchers are expected to deliver strong performances in this upcoming game. Despite the Milwaukee bullpen boasting a better ERA compared to San Diego's bullpen, the Padres are anticipated to capitalize on key opportunities and secure a close victory to complete the series sweep. It is advisable to consider taking the Padres at -130.

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