The Cleveland Guardians (36-39) host the Milwaukee Brewers (39-36) at Progressive Field on Saturday. The Brewers took Friday’s series opener 7-1, their fourth straight head-to-head victory. Wade Miley threw six scoreless innings to get the win.
Willy Adames was 4 for 5 with two home runs and a double in the win. He had five RBIs. Jose Ramirez went 1 for 4 with a solo home run for the Guardians.
ON THE MOUND
Freddy Peralta (5-6, 4.60 ERA) is set to take the mound for Milwaukee. The RHP allowed two runs over six innings in his last start, a 5-2 road win over the Pirates on Sunday. He scattered two hits while striking out nine and walking three in the no-decision.
Righty Tanner Bibee (3-2, 4.05 ERA) takes the mound for Cleveland. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Brewers. In his last start on Sunday, Bibee got the win on the road against the Diamondbacks. He threw five innings and gave up three runs on seven hits, striking out six and walking three in the 12-3 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Milwaukee has averaged 4.2 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.1. Against righties like Bibee this season, the Brew Crew have a .690 OPS.
Christian Yelich is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .846 OPS in 195 at-bats. Cleveland is averaging 5.8 runs per game in the last five, up from 3.9 for the season, with a better slash line (.291/.340/.457).
The Guardians have a .682 OPS against right-handers in 2023, the fifth lowest in the league. With a .975 OPS over 192 at-bats, Ramirez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Milwaukee is 17-18 in road games in 2023, scoring 3.9 runs per game while allowing 4.4 runs. Cleveland has gone 19-18 at home this season, averaging 3.5 runs per game while surrendering 3.9.
The teams have split their last 10 meetings at Progressive Field, though Milwaukee has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 4.7-2.6.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Brewers are second in the NL Central, one game behind the division-leading Reds. The Guardians are second in the AL Central, two games behind the Twins.
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Cleveland Guardians (-120)
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