Hot-hitting Javier Baez will be looking to extend his 10-game hitting streak as the Detroit Tigers (9-13) face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (15-9) at American Family Field on Wednesday with the visitors eyeing a sweep of the three-game Interleague series.
The Tigers lead the series 2-0 after winning 4-3 on Tuesday, their fifth straight head-to-head victory. Reliever Mason Englert threw 2.2 scoreless innings to get the win, and Jason Foley pitched 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up his second save. Kerry Carpenter was 1 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs in the win. Rowdy Tellez went 1 for 4 with a solo home run for the Brewers.
ON THE MOUND
Michael Lorenzen (0-0, 6.00 ERA) is in line to get the start for Detroit. The righty threw five scoreless innings in his last start, a 2-1 home defeat against the Orioles on Friday. He gave up three hits while striking out four and walking one in the no-decision.
Right-hander Freddy Peralta (2-2, 3.97 ERA) takes the mound for Milwaukee. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Tigers. In his last start on Friday, Peralta took the loss at home against the Red Sox. He threw 5.2 innings and gave up four runs on five hits, striking out four and walking two in the 5-3 defeat.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Detroit has averaged 2.2 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 3.1. Against righties like Peralta this season, the Tigers have a .601 OPS, second lowest in the league. Carpenter is the team’s best performer against right-handers with a .701 OPS in 59 at-bats.
Milwaukee is averaging only 3.6 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.7 for the season, with their slash line falling across the board (.209/.269/.392). The Brew Crew have a .753 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .944 OPS over 64 at-bats, Tellez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Detroit is 5-9 in road games in 2023, scoring 2.7 runs per game while allowing 4.7 runs. Milwaukee has lost three in a row at home. The Brew Crew are 6-5 at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game while surrendering 3.8. In the last 10 meetings at American Family Field, Milwaukee is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 5.1-5.0.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Tigers are third in the AL Central, four games behind the division-leading Twins. The Brewers are second in the NL Central, one games behind the Pirates.
SportsTips’ MLB Pick:
Milwaukee Brewers (-210)
Want up to a $1K risk free bet for this pick?
Claim with 
today!
If you need more news, information and predictions, head over to our MLB hub page for all your baseball needs!
*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.
