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Tampa Bay Rays to take on Milwaukee Brewers in Interleague Matchup: Rays Look to Bounce Back after Sweep by White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in an interleague matchup on Monday. The Rays, currently sitting in 5th place in the AL East with a record of 13-16, are coming off a sweep by the White Sox. On the other hand, the Brewers, in 2nd place in the NL Central with a record of 17-10, just lost two of three games to the Yankees. This will be the only series between these two teams this season. The game is set to start at 7:40 EST at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Ryan Pepiot (3.77 ERA) will take the mound for the Rays, while Bryse Wilson (3.50 ERA) will pitch for the Brewers. Milwaukee is the betting favorite with the current line at Milwaukee -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays -102 | Brewers -115
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-207) | Brewers -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 53%.

Tampa Bay vs Milwaukee Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Chicago White Sox recently swept the Tampa Bay Rays in a shocking series, leading to the Rays losing six of their last seven games and falling to last place in the AL East. Despite a fourth inning home run by Isaac Parades in their most recent game, the Rays were unable to keep up and ultimately lost 4-2. Parades has been a standout power hitter for the team this season, leading in home runs and RBIs. Amed Rosario has been a strong contributor at shortstop, leading the team in hits and boasting an impressive batting average. Yandy Diaz and Harold Ramirez have also been solid offensive players for the Rays. Ryan Pepiot, a right-handed pitcher, has shown promise in his sixth start of the year, maintaining a 3.77 ERA and a 2-2 record. Despite his strong performance in his last outing, the Rays were unable to secure a win. Overall, the Rays rank 24 in power rankings, with weaknesses in both offense and defense, and stand at 13-15 for the season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers struggled in their recent series against the New York Yankees, giving up a total of 30 runs in the last two games and falling out of first place in the NL Central. Rhys Hoskins leads the team in home runs with six, while William Contreras leads in hits and RBIs. Christian Yelich has been sidelined with a back injury, while Willy Adames has been a solid contributor in the lineup. Byrse Wilson has been a reliable pitcher for the team, with a 3.50 ERA in eight appearances. The Brewers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked 5th in offense, scoring an average of 5.27 runs per game. They have a record of 17-9 and recently went 1-2 in a series against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays Poised for Victory in Upcoming Matchup Thanks to Strong Pitching and Offense

Despite the recent sweep by the White Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays remain a team with considerable talent. Looking ahead to the upcoming game, Ryan Pepiot, a reliable starter with 31 strikeouts, will take the mound for the Rays. With an impressive track record of limiting earned runs in his recent performances, Pepiot is poised to lead the team to victory. On the other hand, Bryse Wilson, who has struggled with giving up home runs in fewer innings than Pepiot, may face challenges against the Rays' lineup. Isaac Parades, who has been hitting well for Tampa, adds to the team's offensive strength. Despite recent setbacks, the Rays still possess a high level of talent and are undervalued in the current line. With Pepiot's pitching prowess and the team's offensive capabilities, a victory for Tampa Bay is expected. It is recommended to choose Tampa Bay to win in this upcoming matchup.

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