The Chicago Cubs (38-45) are on the road to face the Milwaukee Brewers (46-39) at American Family Field on Tuesday. The Brewers took Monday’s series opener 8-6, their third head-to-head victory in four games this season.
Joel Payamps got the win with one scoreless inning of relief, and Devin Williams picked up his 18th save with a scoreless ninth. Christian Yelich’s on-base streak hit 11 games as he went 3 for 4 with a triple, three runs, and one RBI in the win. Jahmai Jones added a double and three RBIs. Dansby Swanson was 2 for 4 with a double and two runs for the Cubs.
ON THE MOUND
Kyle Hendricks (3-3, 2.81 ERA) is in line for the start for Chicago. The righty allowed three runs over seven innings in his last start, a 3-1 road defeat against the Phillies on Thursday. He was charged with the loss, giving up six hits while striking out four.
Hendricks is making his first appearance against the Brewers this season. Over four starts against the Brewers in 2022, Hendricks was 0-1 with a 6.11 ERA over 17.2 innings. He had 14 strikeouts and eight walks.
For Milwaukee, LHP Wade Miley (5-2, 3.02 ERA) will take the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Cubs. In his last start on Wednesday, Miley took a no-decision on the road against the Mets. He threw four innings and gave up two runs on three hits, striking out three and walking three in the 5-2 win.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Chicago has averaged 4.6 runs a game, equal to their season average. Against southpaws like Miley this season, the Cubs have a .755 OPS. Cody Bellinger is the team’s most potent producer against left-handers with a 1.013 OPS in 62 at-bats.
Milwaukee is averaging 7.0 runs per game in the last five, up from 4.2 for the season, with a better slash line (.270/.355/.420). The Brew Crew have a .691 OPS against righties in 2023. With a .888 OPS over 219 at-bats, Yelich has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Chicago is 17-23 on the road in 2023, scoring 4.5 runs per game while allowing 4.3 runs. Milwaukee has gone 23-18 at home this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while surrendering 4.3.
In the last 10 games at American Family Field between the NL Central rivals, Milwaukee is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 5.6-3.3.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Brewers lead the NL Central by zero games over the Reds. The Cubs are fourth in the NL Central, six games behind the Brewers.
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