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Brewers on Hot Streak as Cubs Struggle: Can Milwaukee Maintain Momentum Against Chicago?

On Tuesday evening, the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers will continue their divisional showdown, with the season series tied at 3-3. Colin Rea will take the mound for the Cubs, while Quinn Priester will pitch for the Brewers. The question remains whether Priester can secure his 10th win of the season. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of the Cubs vs. Brewers matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +113 | Brewers -126
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Brewers -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 56%.

Chicago Cubs

On Tuesday evening, Colin Rea will be taking the mound for the Chicago Cubs against his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite a tough outing in his last game, Rea has been performing well this month with a 3.04 ERA. Overall, he has a 4.06 ERA and an 8-4 record in 102 innings pitched this season.

The Chicago Cubs, who were once leading the NL Central, are now tied with the Brewers. They recently had a series loss against the Royals but bounced back with two wins against the White Sox. The team has scored 16 runs and conceded 17 runs in their last three games. The Cubs have a 29-24 record on the road.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been performing well with a .971 OPS this month, hitting 27 home runs and 76 RBIs this season. Ian Happ has had a quieter month with only six RBIs, totaling 49 RBIs and a .704 OPS for the season. Nico Hoerner has a subpar .679 OPS in July, with 42 RBIs and a .712 OPS overall. Seiya Suzuki has posted four RBIs against the Brewers this season and has 26 home runs with 81 RBIs.

The Cubs are currently averaging 5.26 runs per game, ranking them at the top, while their pitching staff has a 3.90 ERA, placing them 15th in the league.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are sending Quinn Priester to the mound after his outstanding performance in his previous outing, where he only allowed two runs in seven innings against the Mariners. Priester has been having a breakout season, with impressive stats including a 3.29 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP with a 9-2 record. However, he struggled against the Cubs, giving up 11 runs in 10.2 innings.

The Brewers have been dominant in the past month, winning 11 games in a row. They recently won a series against the Mariners but lost to the Marlins over the weekend. The team's offense struggled, scoring only one run while the pitching staff gave up 14 runs. The Brewers have a strong record of 34-19 at home.

Key players like Christian Yelich and William Contreras have had mixed performances at the plate recently, while Jackson Chourio has been a standout player with 17 RBIs this month and 67 RBIs on the season. Caleb Durbin has been consistent in reaching base, with 36 RBIs on the year.

Overall, the Brewers have been solid both offensively and defensively this season, averaging 4.73 runs and posting a 3.58 ERA, ranking them sixth and fourth in the league respectively.

Brewers on Hot Streak as Cubs Struggle: Can Milwaukee Maintain Momentum Against Chicago?

The Chicago Cubs have faced challenges recently with only three wins in their last seven games. On the other hand, the Milwaukee Brewers have been on a winning streak, securing 11 consecutive victories, including series wins against formidable opponents such as the Dodgers and Mariners. The Brewers have displayed strong performance at home, winning seven of their last ten games prior to Monday. Cubs pitcher Colin Rea struggled in his recent appearance, allowing six runs in five innings against the Royals. In contrast, Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester has been excelling this season, keeping opposing teams to two or fewer runs in four of his last five starts and consistently pitching deep into games. The Brewers have maintained a perfect 10-0 record in Priester's last 10 starts, solidifying their reliability with him on the mound.

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