Free MLB Picks Today: Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers 9/6/22

The Colorado Rockies (57-79) host the Milwaukee Brewers (71-63) at Coors Field on Tuesday. The Brewers took Monday’s series opener 6-4, their fourth head-to-head victory in five games this season. Adrian Houser got the win, allowing three runs (1 ER) on two hits over five innings, and Devin Williams pitched 1.1 scoreless innings to earn his 10th save. Victor Caratini was 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBIs in the win. Charlie Blackmon went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Rockies.

ON THE MOUND

Brandon Woodruff (9-4, 3.54 ERA) is set for the start for Milwaukee. The RHP allowed five runs over 5.2 innings in his last start, a 5-0 road defeat against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. He was charged with the loss, giving up eight hits while striking out four and walking two. Woodruff has made one previous start against the Rockies this season, a 9-4 home victory on July 23. He surrendered one run on four hits over six innings, striking out eight and walking one.For Colorado, righty Chad Kuhl (6-8, 5.19 ERA) takes the mound. He has made one prior start against the Brewers this season, giving up five runs (3 ER) over 2.1 innings in a 10-9 road defeat on July 24. He gave up five hits and walked two, while striking out four in the no-decision. In his last start on Thursday, Kuhl took the loss on the road against the Braves. He threw 4.2 innings and gave up three runs on five hits, striking out seven and walking one in the 3-0 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Milwaukee has averaged only 3.2 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.5, while performing worse across the board (.216/.256/.339). Against righties like Kuhl this season, the Brew Crew have a .750 OPS, third highest in the league. Kolten Wong is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with ann .838 OPS in 284 at-bats. Colorado is averaging only 2.8 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.4 for the season, with their slash line dropping across the board (.162/.259/.260). The Rockies have a .694 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .861 OPS over 342 at-bats, C.J. Cron has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Milwaukee is 36-37 on the road in 2022, scoring 4.4 runs per game while allowing 4.5 runs. Colorado has gone 36-33 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 5.7 runs per game while surrendering 5.7. The teams have split their last 10 games at Coors Field, though Milwaukee has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 5.2-4.9.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Brewers are second in the NL Central, eight games behind the division-leading Cardinals. They are fourth in the Wild Card race, two games out of third. The Rockies are fifth in the NL West, 36 games behind the Dodgers.