Chicago vs Milwaukee Brewers Predictions July 6, 2023: M. Stroman vs F. Peralta
This Thursday the Milwaukee Brewers will be hosting the division-rival Chicago Cubs for the finale of their mid-week series at American Family Field. The last ten meetings
Game outlook
This Thursday the Milwaukee Brewers will be hosting the division-rival Chicago Cubs for the finale of their mid-week series at American Family Field. The last ten meetings between the two teams have seen the series result hover close to a .500 average, with both teams generating last inning comebacks. Led by starting pitchers Marcus Stroman (2.76 ERA) for the Cubs and Freddy Peralta (4.67 ERA) for the Brewers, the match up is currently listed as a toss-up favoring no one at -110. No matter the outcome, this match will mark the last head-to-head competition between the two teams before the All-Star break, shaping up to be an aggressive and exciting game.
Brewers Look to Take Advantage of Home Field Advantage and Salvage Split vs Cubs
While they have the talent to do so, they'll need to take advantage their home field advantage if they want salvage a split across this four-game series. The Brewers will enter Thursday's game with Freddy Peralta on the mound, looking to take advantage of their home field advantage and salvage a split across this four-game series.Entering the game with a 5-7 record and 4.67 ERA, Peralta hasn't seen the Cubs since last summer when he put together three strong starts. Christian Yelich (.284 average, 42 RBI) continues to carry the Brewers offense, with six other batters in double-figures for home runs. Milwaukee will need a combined effort to try and keep receive in the NL Central, sitting two games back of the Reds in the standings. Both teams have winning records in their last ten games, thus it'll be interesting to see who prevails in this one. It'll be an uphill battle for the Brewers, however they have the talent to orchestrate a victory if they can take full advantage of their home field advantage.