Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 13, 2024

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Sep 13, 2024 6:14 AM
The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the NL Central with an 84-62 record, travel to Chase Field to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who sit second in the NL West with an 82-64 record. Following a 4-hit game, Eugenio Suarez leads the Diamondbacks into this critical matchup, looking to capitalize on their strong 41-31 home record. The Brewers, meanwhile, aim to build on their 42-33 road record as they clash in this MLB showdown.
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Brewers vs Diamondbacks starting pitchers

  • Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Freddy Peralta for Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers vs Diamondbacks statistics

Stat Brewers Diamondbacks
Hits 1228 (11th) 1310 (3rd)
Batting Average .249 (11th) .263 (2nd)
Runs Batted In 665 (9th) 764 (1st)
Runs 699 (Tied-6th) 802 (1st)
Home Runs 162 (Tied-16th) 191 (4th)
Walks 544 (2nd) 504 (5th)
Stolen Bases 187 (3rd) 103 (15th)
Strikeouts 1291 (11th) 1136 (24th)
Pitches 22393 (2nd) 21937 (6th)

Arizona Diamondbacks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/11/24 vs Texas Rangers W 14-4
9/10/24 vs Texas Rangers W 6-0
9/8/24 @ Houston Astros W 12-6
9/7/24 @ Houston Astros L 11-5
9/6/24 @ Houston Astros L 8-0

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/12/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 3-0
9/11/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 13-2
9/10/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 3-2
9/8/24 vs Colorado Rockies L 4-1
9/7/24 vs Colorado Rockies W 5-2

Brewers vs Diamondbacks predictions

Heading into the face-off at Chase Field, the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup has some key players to watch. Willy Adames, consistently bringing heat this season with 30 homers and over 100 RBIs, is expected to be a prominent figure in this game, likely adding to his impressive stats. There's also William Contreras, whose batting average tops the team's charts; if he keeps his current form, he might just steer the game for Milwaukee. On the mound, Freddy Peralta, who boasts a respectable ERA of 3.81 and 179 strikeouts this season, will need to leverage his fastball and breaking pitches effectively to keep the Diamondbacks' hitters in check.

On the flip side, the Arizona Diamondbacks have their own standout performers. Ketel Marte, hitting a team-high .295, looks set to continue his run-scoring exploits. Eugenio Suarez, following a 4-hit performance, is another force to reckon with; his ability to drive in critical runs could turn pivotal in this matchup. Pitching for the Diamondbacks, Eduardo Rodriguez, though struggling with a higher ERA this season, has the chance to redeem himself. A focus on control and avoiding big hits could make all the difference.

Considering the strengths and recent performances, this game is gearing up to be a classic showdown. The Brewers have the pitching edge with Peralta looking sharp, but the Diamondbacks' lineup is showing considerable resilience and clutch hitting. If Suarez and Marte ignite early, they might just outpace the Brewers’ efforts. However, with the Brewers' balanced attack and solid bullpen, they seem slightly better positioned to take the win in what promises to be a tightly contested game.

Arizona Diamondbacks injuries

  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Merrill Kelly (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Gabriel Moreno (C): 10-Day-IL
  • Bryce Jarvis (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Drey Jameson (RP): 60-Day-IL

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

  • Nick Mears (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Oliver Dunn (3B): 60-Day-IL
  • J.B. Bukauskas (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Bryse Wilson (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Rob Zastryzny (RP): 60-Day-IL

Brewers vs Diamondbacks game info

Venue Chase Field
Location Phoenix, Arizona
First pitch Fri 9:40 PM
Temperature 100°
Chance of Rain 0%

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