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Milwaukee Brewers Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Cincinnati Reds in Doubleheader Game Two

In game two of their doubleheader on Friday, the Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers at home, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM Eastern. Milwaukee, who has won four of their last five games, will have Colin Rea starting as their pitcher, and the Reds will have Nick Martinez on the mound. The betting favorite is Milwaukee, opening at -120 and the current line being Milwaukee -116. Please note that this article was written before the completion of Thursday's action.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -116 | Reds +101
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+130) | Reds +1.5 (-148)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 54%.

Milwaukee vs Cincinnati Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers blanked the Giants in their series finale, scoring six runs on eight hits. Garrett Mitchell hit a home run and Aaron Civale pitched seven strong innings, allowing only two hits and striking out seven. Milwaukee currently ranks 4th in the league with an ERA of 3.70, but has been more vulnerable on the road. They have been successful in night games and have improved their opponent batting average and ERA in August. However, they are bottom 10 in strikeouts and home runs allowed per game. Milwaukee averages 4.81 runs per game and ranks 8th in collective batting average. They have hit more extra base hits on the road and have been hitting more home runs in August. Despite a high strikeout rate, they are 2nd in the league in walks received. Milwaukee is ranked 9th in offense, 3rd in defense, and has a 77-56 record this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds fell short in a 6-9 loss despite a strong six-run 7th inning. Santiago Espinal led the team with multiple hits, including a home run. The pitching staff has an ERA of 4.09 and struggles more at home. The bullpen has struggled in August, ranking low in walks and home runs allowed. The offense is hitting around average but struggles with strikeouts and leaving runners stranded. Overall, the Reds have a power ranking of 18, rank 15th in offense, 13th in defense, and have a record of 64-70. Milwaukee recently went 1-2 against Cincinnati.

Milwaukee Brewers' Dominant Hitting and Pitching Set to Dominate Against Cincinnati Reds

The Milwaukee Brewers have consistently demonstrated exceptional hitting abilities, positioning them as one of the top teams in baseball. Moreover, their pitching staff has excelled in crucial moments, demonstrating strong performances with runners in scoring position. In contrast, the Cincinnati Reds have struggled with high strikeout rates, hindering their ability to capitalize on offensive opportunities and resulting in frequent runners being left stranded at the end of innings. Considering these factors, the Milwaukee Brewers are well-positioned to maintain their success in the upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Reds.

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