August 19, 03:10 MLB Milwaukee Cleveland Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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Milwaukee Brewers, who achieved their fourth consecutive victory due to the strong performance of their pitching staff, will have Colin Ray (10 wins, 4 losses, 3.72 ERA) challenging for his 11th win of the season. Ray experienced a setback on the 14th against the Dodgers, allowing 10 hits and 7 runs in 6 innings, giving up 4 home runs in the process. His performance at home has not been as strong compared to his away games, but he has a solid record of 6 wins and 1 loss with an ERA of 2.80 in day games, which is a point to consider. In the previous game, the Milwaukee lineup scored 2 runs, including a solo home run from William Contreras against pitcher Baibe, though their hitting against fastball pitchers leaves something to be desired. Their performance in scoring position was also concerning, with only 1 hit in 5 at-bats. The bullpen, which erased 3 innings, showcases the greatness of their winning pitching staff.
Cleveland Guardians, whose batting woes have led to a losing streak, will have Ben Lively (10 wins, 7 losses, 3.71 ERA) attempting to challenge for his 11th win of the season. Lively had a rough outing on the 13th against the Cubs, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing 3 runs, showing a sharp increase in his ERA to 5.52 for the month of August. Despite being slightly better on the road than at home, he has been struggling with control in day games, which could be a vulnerability. In the last game, Josh Naylor's solo home run against Freddy Peralta was the only score for the Guardians, who have struggled to show any strength in this series. With just 4 hits, their overall hitting feel has been rather flat. However, the bullpen managed 3 innings with 1 hit and no runs, which may offer some consolation.
Cleveland's batting performance this series has not been good. Hitting against Ray, who is strong in day games, may prove difficult. While it cannot be said that their batting is good this series, Lively is not a power pitcher like the previous ones, which could benefit Milwaukee's lineup. Additionally, Milwaukee can utilize their winning bullpen again. The Milwaukee Brewers, with a superior pitching staff, seem closer to victory.
Expected Score: 5-4 in favor of Milwaukee
Handicap: Cleveland victory
Over/Under: Over