Chicago vs Milwaukee Brewers Predictions July 4, 2023: K. Hendricks vs W. Miley
The total for this game is set at 9. The matchup should offer a great show as both teams look solid on the
Game outlook
The total for this game is set at 9. The matchup should offer a great show as both teams look solid on the mound.
Brewers and Reds Tied for NL Central Lead as Gio Gonzalez Readies to Face the Cubs
The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds are currently tied for the lead in the National League Central, and the Brewers have a positive 7-3 record in their last ten games, giving them momentum coming into the All-Star break. The Brewers' offensive prowess is in need of improvement; they are currently 25th in runs scored (4.14/game), 29th in batting average (.228), and 27th in OPS (.679). They have put up respectable numbers in the home run and stolen base categories - 19th in home runs (90) and 11th in stolen bases (63) - but their defense is the most remarkable. The pitching staff has a 4.09 ERA (14th) and 1.26 WHIP (14th), ranking them in the top half of the league, and has had 36 quality starts. On Tuesday, veteran left-hander Gio Gonzalez will be pitching for the Brewers. Recently, Gonzalez was limited to four innings against the Mets, but his latest opposition have fared no better, with 16.2 innings of 2 or fewer runs combined. Gonzalez has a 9-4 record with a 3.84 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 16 appearances against the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Highlights
The Chicago Cubs are a team of contention for the 2020 NL Central title race. They are six games under .500 and six games out of first place. However, their stats indicate that they have potential to make a strong comeback. In offense, they have an average of 4.56 runs per game (ranked 13th), hit .248 (ranked 18th) with an OPS score of .726 (ranked 14th). So far this year, they have hit 89 long balls (ranked 21st) and stolen 60 bases (ranked 15th). Meanwhile, their defensive stats include a 3.97 ERA (ranked 12th) and a 1.25 WHIP (ranked 10th) with 37 quality starts. Additionally, their power ranking of 3 suggest that while the Cubs aren't necessarily the strongest team on the field, they do have an edge over their competitors. Tomorrow, veteran right-hander Hendricks will start for the Cubs. His last start was a three-run and six-hit loss to Philadelphia in seven innings. However, he has posted a 10-8 record with a 3.58 ERA and 158 strikeouts in his 31-appearance career against the Milwaukee Brewers. Summary: The Chicago Cubs are six games under .500 and 6 games out of first place in the NL Central, but still have the potential to be a division title contender. In offense, they have an average of 4.56 runs per game (13th), hit .248 (18th) with an OPS score of .726 (14th). They have hit 89 long balls (21st) and stolen 60 bases (15th). Defensively, their stats include a 3.97 ERA (12th) and a 1.25 WHIP (10th) with 37 quality starts. Their power ranking of 3 suggest that while they may not be the strongest team on the field, they have an edge over their competitors. Tomorrow, veteran right-hander Hendricks will start for the Cubs with a 10-8 record, a 3.58 ERA and 158 strikeouts in his 31-appearance career against the Milwaukee Brewers.