Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 20, 2024

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Sep 20, 2024 6:13 AM
The Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0, face off against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8:10 PM at American Family Field. With the Diamondbacks holding a strong road record of 43-35 and the Brewers maintaining a solid home record of 44-31, this matchup promises to be an exciting showdown between two top-notch MLB teams.
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Diamondbacks vs Brewers starting pitchers

  • Colin Rea for Milwaukee Brewers
  • Zac Gallen for Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks vs Brewers statistics

Stat Diamondbacks Brewers
Hits 1377 (2nd) 1284 (10th)
Batting Average .264 (2nd) .248 (9th)
Runs Batted In 800 (1st) 702 (7th)
Runs 840 (1st) 736 (6th)
Home Runs 198 (Tied-5th) 171 (15th)
Walks 532 (5th) 571 (2nd)
Stolen Bases 108 (15th) 197 (3rd)
Strikeouts 1190 (24th) 1365 (10th)
Pitches 23079 (4th) 23515 (1st)

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/19/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 5-1
9/18/24 vs Philadelphia Phillies W 2-1
9/17/24 vs Philadelphia Phillies L 5-1
9/16/24 vs Philadelphia Phillies W 6-2
9/15/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks L 11-10 F/10

Arizona Diamondbacks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/19/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 5-1
9/18/24 @ Colorado Rockies W 9-4
9/17/24 @ Colorado Rockies L 8-2
9/16/24 @ Colorado Rockies L 3-2
9/15/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers W 11-10 F/10

Diamondbacks vs Brewers predictions

As the Arizona Diamondbacks gear up for their next clash against the Milwaukee Brewers, all eyes will be on a couple of key players. Ketel Marte, who’s been swinging a hot bat with a batting average of .289 and 32 homers, is expected to be a major threat at the plate. On the mound, Zac Gallen looks poised to deliver a solid performance. If his season ERA of 3.61 and a whip of 1.28 are anything to go by, we can expect him to rack up the strikeouts and keep the Brewers' hitters in check. His pitch control and resilience could be the deciding factor in this match-up.

On the flip side, the Milwaukee Brewers have some firepower of their own. Willy Adames, matching Marte with 32 home runs and leading his team with 109 RBIs, is likely to be a key player in this contest. His ability to drive in runs and deliver in clutch moments could really energize the team. Behind the plate, Colin Rea will be crucial. Despite an ERA of 4.14, his knack for limiting walks and a pretty solid WHIP of 1.22 suggests he might handle the D-backs' aggressive lineup effectively, keeping the game tight.

Considering both teams' strengths and recent performances, this game is shaping up to be a nail-biter. However, the Diamondbacks, with their slightly superior offensive stats and Zac Gallen's pitching edge, might just have the upper hand in this matchup. Expect them to carry the momentum from their last win and pull off a victory in a closely fought game. It'll likely come down to pitching, and Arizona seems to have the right arm on the mound to clinch it.

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

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

Arizona Diamondbacks injuries

  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Ryne Nelson (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Paul Sewald (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Bryce Jarvis (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Drey Jameson (RP): 60-Day-IL

Diamondbacks vs Brewers game info

Venue American Family Field
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First pitch Fri 8:10 PM
Temperature 79°
Chance of Rain 0%

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