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Arizona Diamondbacks Expected to Dominate Postseason Rivalry Against Surprising Milwaukee Brewers in 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers have exceeded expectations in the 2024 season with a strong lineup and impressive pitching staff, leading them to the top of the NL Central. They will face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are in contention for a Wild Card spot and also chasing the Dodgers in the NL West. The pitching matchup for Friday's game will feature RHP Tobias Myers against LHP Eduardo Rodriguez. Freddy Peralta will start for the Brewers with a 3.81 ERA, while Rodriguez will start for the Diamondbacks with a 5.83 ERA. Arizona is currently the betting favorite with a line of -122.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +108 | Diamondbacks -122
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-190) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 55%.

Milwaukee vs Arizona Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have once again surprised many in the 2024 season with their impressive performance, currently leading their division by 8.5 games with a strong 42-33 record away from home. Ranking 7th in runs scored and 3rd in team ERA in the league, they are considered a genuine threat to win the World Series this year. Rookie pitcher Tobias Myers has been a standout performer with a 2.93 ERA in 120.0 innings of work. The team recently secured a tight victory over the Giants, with young standout Jackson Chourio contributing two RBI to the 3-0 win. With a power ranking of 4, Milwaukee ranks 6th in offense and 3rd in defense, boasting a 84-62 record this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently leading the National League Wild Card race with a two-game lead, thanks in large part to their outstanding offense which has scored 802 runs this season, the most in baseball. Despite some struggles in pitching with a team ERA of 4.57, their potent lineup has propelled them to success. Veteran lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for Arizona, looking to improve on his 5.63 ERA over six starts. In their recent victory over a World Series opponent, Ketel Marte's impressive performance led to a 14-4 win. With a power ranking of 6 and a strong offensive game, the Diamondbacks have the talent to make a deep postseason run. However, they will need to address their defensive shortcomings to maintain their position at the top of the Wild Card race.

Diamondbacks Expected to Dominate 2024 Postseason Rivalry against Milwaukee

Both teams participating in the upcoming 2024 postseason are anticipated to have strong performances. Over the past 10 head-to-head matchups, the Diamondbacks have maintained a notable 7-3 record against their rivals. This recent trend indicates a dominance by the Diamondbacks in the rivalry. In the previous playoff encounter between these two teams, the Diamondbacks convincingly outperformed Milwaukee, winning the series with an 11-5 run differential. Notably, in the most recent three-game series in Arizona, the Diamondbacks secured a 2-1 victory. As a result, it is likely that the Diamondbacks will kick off this series with a significant win, given their recent track record of success against their rival team.

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