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Milwaukee Brewers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Pittsburgh Pirates, Can Brandon Woodruff Stay Undefeated?

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers are set to conclude their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon. Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates, while Brandon Woodruff will pitch for the Brewers. The Brewers currently lead the season series 6-3. Can Woodruff maintain his undefeated record this season? For a detailed prediction on the Pirates vs. Brewers matchup, be sure to check out our analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +178 | Brewers -203
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-125) | Brewers -1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 67%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Mitch Keller will be starting on Wednesday after a strong recent performance where he allowed two runs in 5.2 innings against the Reds. Despite a 5-10 record for the season, Keller has been steady with a 3.86 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. He has historically struggled against the Brewers. The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a disappointing season mainly due to their offense, but their pitching has shown promise. They have won two of their past four series, including dropping two of four home meetings against the Reds. Bryan Reynolds and Spencer Horwitz have been standout performers offensively. Pittsburgh is averaging 3.56 runs per game, ranking last in the league, while their pitching staff has a 3.93 ERA, placing them in the middle of the pack.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to have Brandon Woodruff on the mound, who has been dominant since returning from injury in July. He boasts a 2.29 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP with a 4-0 record in 35.1 innings pitched this season. The Brewers, currently with the best record in the league, have won 10 consecutive games, sweeping the Mets in their last series. They have a strong home record of 40-20 and have been benefitting from clutch hitting and outstanding pitching. Christian Yelich and William Contreras have been key contributors offensively, while Jackson Chourios is currently on the IL. Milwaukee's pitching staff holds a 3.60 ERA, ranking them third in the league.

Milwaukee Brewers Dominate League with Strong Winning Streak, Pittsburgh Pirates Continue to Struggle on the Road

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown strong competitiveness when playing at home, however, they have struggled significantly on the road with a record 23 games below .500. In contrast, the Milwaukee Brewers have been dominating the league with the best record, currently on a 10-game winning streak as of Tuesday. Their recent victories include a sweep of the Mets and a convincing 7-1 win in the series opener against the Pirates.

Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller has been inconsistent this month, giving up seven runs in just 10.2 innings pitched. On the other hand, Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been in top form, allowing two or fewer runs in each of his six outings. This strong performance has contributed to the Brewers winning every game in which Woodruff has started. Additionally, seven of the Brewers' most recent 10 wins have been by a margin of two or more runs.

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