The San Francisco Giants (66-66, 4th NL West) are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers (75-55, 1st NL Central) on Tuesday in the first game of a three-game series. San Francisco comes off a narrow defeat against the Seattle Mariners, losing 4-3, and they have struggled recently, dropping three of their last four games. The Giants trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by 12.5 games in the National League West and are five games away from the last NL wildcard slot. On the other hand, Milwaukee lost to the Oakland Athletics by a score of 4-3 but has been on a strong run, winning eight out of their last 11 games. The Brewers enjoy a commanding 10-game lead over the second-place St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central. The Giants will be without six pitchers and several position players, including Patrick Bailey, Jung Hoo Lee, Wilmer Flores, and Tom Murphy. The Brewers, too, face challenges with nine pitchers unavailable, along with position players Oliver Dunn and Christian Yelich.
San Francisco’s Offensive Struggles Amid Pitching Woes
The Giants rank 15th in both on-base percentage (.311) and batting average (.242), while also sitting at 15th in runs scored (568) and 16th in slugging percentage (.396). Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman lead the team with 20 home runs each, with Ramos also leading in RBIs at 64. Remarkably, 11 players have RBIs ranging from 24 to 64. San Francisco has tallied 221 doubles, 26 triples, and 138 home runs for a total of 385 extra base hits across 132 games.
On the pitching front, San Francisco finds itself 20th in ERA (4.17) and Quality Starts (44). They are also 21st in batting average allowed (.249) and 23rd in WHIP (1.30). Logan Webb, slated to start Tuesday, has been a bright spot for the Giants, leading the team with 11 wins and 146 strikeouts while maintaining an ERA of 3.13. Webb’s record stands at 11-8, with a WHIP of 1.19, showcasing his importance in the Giants’ rotation.
Milwaukee’s Resilience With Both Bat and Ball
The Brewers have established themselves as a formidable force, ranking 3rd in on-base percentage (.331), 7th in batting average (.253), 9th in runs scored (626), and 13th in slugging percentage (.404). Willy Adames leads Milwaukee with 23 home runs and 86 RBIs, while Rhys Hoskins follows with 21 home runs and William Contreras contributes 74 RBIs. Like the Giants, Milwaukee also has 11 players with RBIs between 24 and 86. The team has achieved 198 doubles, 26 triples, and 138 home runs for a total of 372 extra base hits in 130 games.
On the pitching side, Milwaukee ranks 3rd in ERA (3.70), 12th in WHIP (1.25), and 13th in batting average allowed (.239), but they sit at 28th in Quality Starts (34). Colin Rea leads the team with 12 wins, while Tobias Myers, the starting pitcher for Tuesday, boasts an impressive ERA of 2.87. Freddy Peralta leads the staff with 164 strikeouts. Myers holds a 6-5 record along with 90 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.14, making him a key player in the Brewers’ rotation.
Betting Insights for Giants vs. Brewers
Logan Webb has been in fine form, with five strong outings where he allowed just four earned runs and 22 hits over 37.1 innings, leading to four victories for the Giants in that stretch. Conversely, Tobias Myers has been equally impressive, having seven solid outings where he surrendered only eight earned runs over 40.1 innings. Milwaukee boasts a record of eight wins in their last ten games. They are currently 4th in MLB moneyline standings at 75-55, while San Francisco trails at 16th with a 66-66 record. Milwaukee’s strong pitching is highlighted by their 3rd best team ERA (3.70) and 13th best batting average allowed (.239). Offensively, the Brewers shine with a 7th place ranking in batting average (.253) and 9th in runs scored (626). With a ten-game lead in the National League Central, Milwaukee is solidifying their playoff aspirations while San Francisco fights to remain in the wild card race. The core of Milwaukee’s lineup, featuring William Contreras, Jackson Chourio, Willy Adames, and Rhys Hoskins, has combined for 76 home runs and 282 RBIs. This matchup promises to be competitive, but Milwaukee’s home advantage and stronger lineup may lead them to victory.
