Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 4, 2024

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Jul 4, 2024 6:15 AM
The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the series 2-1, head to Coors Field on Thursday, July 4th to take on the Colorado Rockies at 8:10 PM. The Rockies, struggling with a 17-26 home record, will look to even the series against the Brewers, who bring a solid 25-22 road record to the table. Expect a thrilling matchup on Independence Day in Denver.
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Brewers vs Rockies statistics

Stat Brewers Rockies
Hits 756 (3rd) 708 (13th)
Batting Average .258 (4th) .244 (15th)
Runs Batted In 394 (6th) 343 (16th)
Runs 416 (5th) 361 (17th)
Home Runs 87 (Tied-16th) 83 (Tied-19th)
Walks 312 (3rd) 240 (25th)
Stolen Bases 120 (2nd) 50 (17th)
Strikeouts 743 (9th) 809 (3rd)
Pitches 13072 (3rd) 12333 (Tied-19th)

Colorado Rockies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/3/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers L 3-0
7/2/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers L 4-3
7/1/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers W 8-7 F/10
6/30/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 5-4 F/14
6/29/24 @ Chicago White Sox L 11-3

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/3/24 @ Colorado Rockies W 3-0
7/2/24 @ Colorado Rockies W 4-3
7/1/24 @ Colorado Rockies L 8-7 F/10
6/30/24 vs Chicago Cubs W 7-1
6/29/24 vs Chicago Cubs L 5-3

Brewers vs Rockies predictions

When you focus on the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, you've got some intriguing stories unfolding, and a couple of players could really light up the scoreboard in the upcoming game. Willy Adames, for instance, has been swinging a hot bat with projections suggesting he might continue to make solid contact and potentially bag a homer or two. On the pitching side, look out for Tobias Myers, whose recent form suggests he could rack up quite a few strikeouts and maintain a decent inning stretch, anchoring the Brewers' defensive efforts. His control and ability to limit walks could be crucial, especially at a hitter's paradise like Coors Field.

As for the Colorado Rockies, Ryan McMahon is shaping up to be a central figure. His ability to connect and send the ball deep could pose a real threat, given his knack for racking up RBIs and homers. On the mound, Cal Quantrill looks geared up to potentially have a solid outing. While his ERA is slightly higher than Myers', his experience this season pitching at Coors Field could give him a slight edge in navigating through the Brewers' lineup. His strikeout numbers indicate he has the ability to get batters swinging, which will be critical if the Rockies hope to stifle the Brewers' offense.

Analyzing both teams and considering how players are set to perform, the game promises to be tightly contested. The Brewers have a slight edge in overall team performance and pitching might just tip the scales in their favor. However, playing at home could invigorate the Rockies, potentially making this a closer matchup than the numbers alone might suggest. If Myers can command his pitches effectively and keep the Rockies' big bats at bay, the Brewers could very well come out on top in what's expected to be an exhilarating duel. Always fascinating to see how these predictions unfold, isn’t it?

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Brewers vs Rockies game info

Venue Coors Field
Location Denver, Colorado
First pitch Thu 8:10 PM
Temperature 100°
Chance of Rain 0%

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