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Brewers Look to Even Series Against Pirates in Pitching Showdown at PNC Park

The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off in the third game of a four-game series at PNC Park. The Pirates currently lead the series 1-0 after a 4-2 victory in the opening game. The Brewers will look to even the series as they send Bryse Wilson to the mound, while the Pirates will rely on Quinn Priester as their starting pitcher. Pittsburgh is favored to win this matchup, but anything can happen on the diamond. Fans will have to tune in to see how this rivalry plays out. (Please note that this summary was written prior to the conclusion of the second game of the series).

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -115 | Pirates -102
• Spread: Brewers -1.25 (+121) | Pirates +1.25 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 50%.

Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers saw their four-game win streak come to an end with a loss in the opening game of their series on Monday night. Despite the loss, they still held a 1.5-game lead over the Cubs for the top spot in the NL Central with a 14-7 record on the season. Rhys Hoskins hit his fifth homer of the season in the losing effort, as the Brewers struggled to generate offense with only five hits and going 0 for 3 with runners in scoring position. Bryse Wilson takes the mound for his second start of the season with a 2-0 record and impressive stats in his last few outings. The Brewers have a strong offense, ranking 5th in the league, and are 14-8 on the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded from a six-game losing streak with a strong performance in the opening game of the series, led by Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz at the plate. Jared Jones pitched six solid innings to earn the win, while David Bednar closed out the game for his third save of the season. Quinn Priester is set to make his second start of the season, looking to improve upon his debut performance. The Pirates currently have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked 16th in both offense and defense, with an overall record of 13-11. The Milwaukee Brewers have had the upper hand in recent matchups, winning their last three against the Pirates.

Brewers Have Pitching Advantage Over Pirates in Upcoming Game

Despite Pittsburgh winning the opening game of the series, the pitching matchup does not favor them for this upcoming contest. The Brewers have multiple options available to face a pitcher who is not ranked high in terms of skill. Priester, who was previously overpowered by Boston in his season debut, has a career ERA of 7.79 over 54.2 innings. Although Milwaukee has struggled to score recently, their pitching advantage positions them favorably in this matchup.

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