As we talk about the impending clash between Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals, there are factors that jump right out at you. We'll be playing at the Nationals Park in DC which, now, I won't throw numbers around, but let's just say it's pretty average in terms of being a batter or pitcher's paradise.
The Brewers are taking the field with their trusty workhorse, Tobias Myers. Tobias has done a solid job holding opponents to a 3.13 ERA with a modest 1.16 WHIP over his 16 appearances. Blade in hand, you could say he's been slicing through the batters lineup quite well.
On the Nationals' end, Mitchell Parker's been on the mound with a 4.41 ERA and a WHIP of 1.23 this season, having made his way out there 19 times. Let's say, he's got some room for improvement.
Key players for the Brewers look good with Eric Haase standing out with 0.320 batting average followed by Perkins and Adames. Rhys Hoskins, despite a lower average, sports a notable 19 RBIs and 8 home runs.
The Nationals have Luis Garcia in prime form with a .392 average and 16 RBIs. He's locked and loaded with Juan Yepez and Keibert Ruiz flanking him.
If we remember the past (given that's all we have), these two teams have had an interesting tango with a recent Milwaukee's loss against Washington. Brewers have a record of 62 wins to 48 losses this season while the Nationals are trailing behind at 50-61.
I'm inclined to side with the Brewers. They've had a better season overall, their batting lineup seems solid, and their starting pitcher has been reliable. If anything, a stroll through the recent matchup and current form just cements that notion.
Albert’s Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers by 2