August 18th 08:15 MLB Milwaukee Cleveland Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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Milwaukee Brewers, who achieved a three-game winning streak with the concentration of their batting lineup, are seeking Freddy Peralta (7 wins, 7 losses, 4.11) to challenge for his eighth win of the season. Peralta suffered a disappointing loss against the Dodgers in a home game on the 13th, allowing 4 runs in 6 innings, and has shown weakness against home runs. Given his weaknesses at home, this game may not be easy either. The Milwaukee lineup, which scored 5 runs including a 3-run home run from Willy Adames while targeting Gavin Williams the previous day, made a strong opening with their home run. Adames, who has been performing exceptionally well for two consecutive days, is likely to reach 25 home runs this season. However, Bryce Wilson, who allowed 3 runs with 2 home runs right from the start, has increasingly fallen short of expectations.
Cleveland Guardians faced the end of their winning streak as their starter struggled, and Tanner Bibee (10 wins, 4 losses, 3.39) is now aiming for his 11th win of the season. Bibee secured a victory with an impressive 1 run in 5.2 innings during the away game against Minnesota on the 12th, demonstrating that adequate rest seemed to benefit him. Recently, his away pitching has been quite good, so there is plenty of room for expecting a strong performance in this game. The Cleveland batting lineup, which only managed to score 3 runs from 2 home runs against Wilson in the 8th inning during the previous game after being held back by Shabare, could not carry over their home performance. This aspect will pose a problem in this game as well. However, the bullpen's perfect 4 innings could provide some consolation.
Bibee's return is likely to see good performances away. However, if Peralta faces the Cleveland lineup, a bounce-back may be anticipated. This game seems likely to rely more on bullpen strength than starting pitchers, and both teams have good bullpens. Nevertheless, Milwaukee has decisive hitting power that Cleveland lacks, and this factor will determine the outcome. The stronger Milwaukee Brewers are closer to victory.
Predicted score: 4-3 Milwaukee wins
Handicap: Cleveland wins
Over/Under: Under