Ah, we've got a delightful duel scheduled between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers. No pleasantries for us, no sir, straight into the action we go!
Now, starting off on the hill for Arizona is Brandon Pfaadt, sporting a rather lackluster ERA of 4.92 this season, though he has managed to punch out hitters at a fair clip of nearly 9 K/9. With that in mind, it's not hard to see where Arizona's struggles might be.
On the creamsicle corner, we've got Tobias Myers starting for the Brewers. With a solid 3.12 ERA and 8.4 K/9, Myers is serving up cold foamy servings of strikeouts alongside his impressive stats. Crafty fellow, this one.
Now on to the batters. Arizona's got a powerhouse trio in Suarez, Grichuk, and Carroll. Suarez and Grichuk are both hitting over .330 and, alongside Carroll, combine for 25 round trippers. Some gaudy numbers, those. Brewers' take on offensive firepower includes Contreras, Chourio, and Adames. They've got some pop, but those average numbers are slightly less inspired than their Diamondback counterparts.
Taking a peek at the history books, it seems like almost a pick ‘em scenario recalling their past encounters. A fair share of close games, but the most recent ones tilt towards the Diamondbacks.
Both teams have had a reasonably good go of it this season, but Milwaukee does have the edge in the win column. Recent form though, that's a different story. The Diamondbacks have been a bit of a mixed bag, while the Brewers are sitting slightly prettier.
So, for those seeking the inside scoop, here's the deal. This game, with its matchup at the gloriously average American Family Field, just might be the Brewers' time to shine. Due to their healthier recent record, superior prowess on the mound and the subtle favoritism of the venue, I see the Brew Crew snagging this one.
Albert’s Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers by 2