Chicago vs Milwaukee Brewers Predictions July 5, 2023: J. Steele vs A. Houser
The Milwaukee Brewers (46-39) and Chicago Cubs (38-45) will both be battling it out for the NL Central lead when they face each other in the third game of their four-game
Game outlook
The Milwaukee Brewers (46-39) and Chicago Cubs (38-45) will both be battling it out for the NL Central lead when they face each other in the third game of their four-game series on Wednesday night. Adrian Houser will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers, boasting a 103-59 record with 3.88 ERA, whereas the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele and a 103-59 record, 2.43 ERA. Milwaukee is 6-4 in their last 10 games against Chicago, and the game will take place at the American Family Field Stadium beginning at 8:10 PM EST. The Chicago Cubs are the betting favorite opening at -150, and the current line is Chicago -135. This preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.
Brewers Thriving with Five Wins in Last Six Games, Hope for Victory Against Cubs
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Brewers have been thriving with five wins in their last six games. As they look to continue the momentum, they will hope to take another victory against the Cubs for a win in seven out of their last eight. On the offensive side, the Brewers’ .228 batting average is 29th in the league, however, their .308 on-base percentage and .373 slugging percentage is 25th and 27th, respectively. In particular, Christian Yelich is batting .279 with 41 RBIs and was recently complemented by Willy Adames’ 12 home runs. The pitching has been promising with 4.35 runs per game given up and a .240 batting average, which is seventh in the league. Additionally, their 4.10 ERA and 1.26 WHIP puts them 14th in the league. In the most recent match-up, starter Adrian Houser limited the Mets to two runs in six innings and the Brewers claimed the 3-2 win. As they look ahead to their next matchup, the Brewers will hope to maintain their level of performance.