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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win Interleague Series Opener Against Texas Rangers

An interleague series between the Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers is set to begin on Monday night. The Rangers, with a record of 36-40 and currently in 3rd place in the AL West, will have RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-3, 3.00 ERA) as their starting pitcher. The Brewers, leading the NL Central with a record of 44-33, will counter with RHP Freddy Peralta (5-4, 4.06 ERA). The game will take place at American Family Field with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 EST. Milwaukee is the favorite to win, opening at -160 with the current line at Milwaukee -175.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +156 | Brewers -175
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-140) | Brewers -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 64%.

Texas vs Milwaukee Stats

Texas Rangers

Heading into Sunday's game, the Texas Rangers were on a three-game winning streak following a five-game losing streak. The offense had scored 325 runs through 76 games, averaging 4.28 runs per game, ranking 17th overall. Texas batters had a slash line of .237/.307/.371 with 184 extra-base hits and 40 stolen bases. The pitching staff had a team ERA of 4.06, ranking eighth in the American League. In a recent game, third baseman Josh Smith hit his sixth home run of the season and currently holds a .304 batting average, the fourth best in the AL. Pitcher Lorenzen, who has a 2-0 record with a 2.28 ERA in June, faced the Brewers 35 times in his career with a 1-4 record and a 5.60 ERA against them. Overall, Texas is ranked 16th in power ranking, 17th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a 37-40 record this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers entered their game on Sunday looking to avoid being swept in San Diego after losing three consecutive games. Their offense ranked sixth in the National League with 370 runs scored in 77 games, averaging 4.81 runs per game. The team had a .253 batting average with 209 extra-base hits and 105 stolen bases, the second most in the league. Third baseman Brice Turang had a .294 batting average and led the team with 26 stolen bases. On the pitching side, the Brewers had a team ERA of 3.81, ranking fifth in the NL. Their starting rotation was 17-21 with a 4.24 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Freddy Peralta had a strong outing in his last start, earning his fifth win of the season with eight strikeouts. The Brewers have a power ranking of 11 and are sixth in offense, averaging 4.81 runs per game and 45-33 overall. The Texas Rangers have won their last three matchups against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers poised for victory against Texas Rangers at home

When the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers faced off last season, Milwaukee secured a 3-0 victory on the road, sweeping the series with an average winning margin of 3.3 runs per game. Although the Rangers are entering this series with momentum, the Brewers have performed better so far this season. It is worth noting that Freddy Peralta will be making his eighth start of the season against an American League team. Despite his 4.21 ERA in those games, Peralta has managed a 4-1 record and recorded 49 strikeouts over 36 1/3 innings. Additionally, Peralta holds a 2-1 record in six home starts, boasting a 1.09 WHIP. The Brew Crew has demonstrated dominance at American Family Field with a 22-12 record, tied for the fewest home losses this season. In contrast, the Texas Rangers have struggled on the road with a 17-21 record and a 2-4 record in their last six away games. Based on these factors, it is recommended to consider the Milwaukee Brewers as the favorable choice.

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