The Philadelphia Phillies (90-59, 1st NL East) continue their three-game series on the road Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers (86-63, 1st NL Central). After a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday, the Phillies secured two wins in their weekend series against New York, boasting a strong 5-1 record in their last six games. They hold a commanding nine-game lead in the National League East as the season approaches its final weeks. The Brewers, coming off an 11-10 loss to Arizona, managed to win two of three in that series and maintain a ten-game lead in the NL Central. Philadelphia will be without two pitchers and infielders Rodolfo Castro and Edmunda Sosa, while Milwaukee faces a significant absence of eight pitchers and outfielder Christian Yelich.
Philadelphia’s Strengths: Hitting and Resilient Pitching
The Phillies shine in multiple hitting categories, ranking 4th in batting average (.258) and 6th in runs scored (725), on-base percentage (.326), and slugging percentage (.425). Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 35 home runs and 95 RBIs, while Bryce Harper contributes with 28 home runs. Alec Bohm also stands out with 89 RBIs. Collectively, the Phillies have hit 267 doubles, 22 triples, and 180 home runs, totaling 469 extra-base hits in 149 games.
On the mound, Philadelphia ranks 2nd in Quality Starts (74), 6th in WHIP (1.22), and 7th in ERA (3.74), despite allowing a batting average of .241. Zack Wheeler, expected to start Tuesday, leads the team with 15 wins and 199 strikeouts, boasting a solid ERA of 2.60. His recent performance has been impressive, with a 0.97 WHIP, placing him among the best in baseball.
Milwaukee’s Dual Threat: Batting and Pitching Prowess
The Brewers are formidable at the plate, ranking 4th in on-base percentage (.329), 5th in runs scored (726), and 8th in batting average (.250). Willy Adames leads the charge with 32 home runs and 109 RBIs, while Rhys Hoskins adds 24 home runs. The team has collectively recorded 440 extra-base hits, including 232 doubles and 29 triples.
On the pitching front, Milwaukee holds a 4th place position in ERA (3.66) and ranks 9th in batting average allowed (.238). Colin Rea, slated to start Tuesday, has 12 wins but is coming off a challenging outing. With a 4.21 ERA and a WHIP of 1.22, Rea will need to rebound from recent struggles that saw him allow 10 runs in a single game.
Betting Insights for Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The two teams have faced each other three times this season, with Philadelphia sweeping Milwaukee in a June series held in Philadelphia. Both teams are closely matched in key statistics like runs scored and ERA, making the pitching matchup critical. Zack Wheeler’s performance has been outstanding, with a recent stretch of eight games where he allowed only 10 earned runs over 51 innings, resulting in a 1.76 ERA. In contrast, Colin Rea’s recent form has raised concerns, as he struggled against the San Francisco Giants, allowing 10 runs in just four innings. This contrast in current form may heavily influence the outcome of Tuesday’s game.
