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Brewers Look to Extend Win Streak to 15 Games Against Reds in Sunday Finale

In this content, we cover the final game of a weekend series between the Brewers and Reds as they aim to continue their positive momentum at Skyline chili. The Brewers secured wins in the first two games of the series, extending their win streak to 13 games. As the teams face off in the Sunday afternoon finale, our prediction for the Brewers vs. Reds matchup is provided for MLB enthusiasts.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -111 | Reds -105
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+140) | Reds +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 53%.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a dramatic 14th consecutive victory on Saturday night, coming from behind to tie the game in the ninth before winning in extra innings. They now hold a nine-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central with a record of 78-44. Against Cincinnati, the Brewers had eight hits and capitalized on seven walks and three errors made by the Reds. Andruw Monasterio's three-run homer in the 11th inning proved to be the game-winning play. Quinn Priester and Trevor Megill played key roles in the pitching staff, with Nick Mears earning his first save. Looking ahead, Jose Quintana is set to make his 19th start of the season for the Brewers, boasting a record of 10-4 with a 3.44 ERA. In his last three starts, Quintana has been in top form and has a solid track record against the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds suffered a second consecutive loss on Saturday after blowing a lead in extra innings. The team's record stands at 64-60, placing them third in the NL Central division and 1.5 games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League playoff race. Despite the loss, several players had strong performances, including Miguel Andujar, Noelvi Marte, and Ke'Bryan Hayes. Pitcher Zack Littell had a solid outing, but ultimately did not factor into the decision. Andrew Abbott will be starting for the Reds in the upcoming game, with a 8-3 record and a 2.41 ERA this season. Abbott will be looking to bounce back from his last loss and improve his career record against the Brewers.

Milwaukee's Key Players Return to Form, Pose Threat to Cincinnati in Upcoming Match

Milwaukee has demonstrated significant improvement as key players have returned to full health, contributing to their recent success. The Brewers boast a potent offense, particularly evident in their strong performances on the road, making them a formidable opponent in any game. While Quintana has been on a winning streak in his recent starts, he has not delivered dominant performances thus far. Abbott, despite suffering two consecutive losses, has maintained impressive statistics at home throughout the season, with a 2.22 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 69 innings pitched at the Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati has made significant progress in the wild card standings, and Abbott’s consistent pitching at home is likely to give the team an advantage in securing a victory in the upcoming match.

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