The Milwaukee Brewers (17-9) host the Los Angeles Angels (14-13) at American Family Field on Saturday. The Brewers took Friday’s series opener 2-1.
Reliever Peter Strzelecki was credited with the win after throwing one scoreless inning, and Devin Williams picked up his fourth save with a scoreless ninth. Rowdy Tellez went 2 for 3 with one RBI in the win. Gio Urshela was 3 for 4 with one RBI for the Angels.
ON THE MOUND
Reid Detmers (0-1, 4.15 ERA) is set to take the mound for Los Angeles. The lefty allowed two runs over 5.2 innings in his last start, a 4-3 home win over the Royals on Sunday. He gave up seven hits while striking out six and walking one in the no-decision.
RHP Corbin Burnes (2-1, 4.55 ERA) gets the start for Milwaukee. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Angels. In his last start on Sunday, Burnes took a no-decision at home against the Red Sox. He threw five innings and gave up three runs (2 ER) on five hits, striking out five and walking three in the 12-5 defeat.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Los Angeles has averaged 7.0 runs a game, up from their season average of 5.2, while slashing better across the board (.303/.364/.511).
Against righties like Burnes this season, the Halos have a .734 OPS. Mike Trout is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with a .982 OPS in 69 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 dropping across the board (.204/.277/.389).
The Brew Crew have a .631 OPS against left-handers in 2023, third lowest in MLB. With a .985 OPS over 20 at-bats, William Contreras has been their best hitter against left-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is on a three-game losing streak away from Angel Stadium of Anaheim, bringing their record to 6-8 in 2023. The Halos have scored 4.3 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.0 runs.
Milwaukee has gone 8-5 at home this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game while surrendering 3.5. Los Angeles is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings at American Family Field with an average scoreline of 5.7-3.4.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Angels are third in the AL West, one games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Brewers are second in the NL Central, one games behind the Pirates.
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