Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 12, 2024

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Jul 12, 2024 6:14 AM
On Friday, July 12th, the Washington Nationals, struggling on the road with a 22-28 record, travel to American Family Field to face the Milwaukee Brewers, who have been red-hot at home with a 28-15 record. The Brewers, sitting at 54-40 overall, will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage against the 42-52 Nationals. Expect a competitive matchup as these two teams clash on Friday night at 8:10 PM.
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Nationals vs Brewers statistics

Stat Nationals Brewers
Hits 731 (19th) 814 (4th)
Batting Average .238 (19th) .257 (4th)
Runs Batted In 364 (21st) 428 (7th)
Runs 388 (18th) 450 (7th)
Home Runs 77 (29th) 96 (19th)
Walks 271 (20th) 344 (3rd)
Stolen Bases 121 (3rd) 128 (2nd)
Strikeouts 710 (25th) 799 (12th)
Pitches 13018 (28th) 14160 (2nd)

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/11/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 1-0
7/10/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 9-0
7/9/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 12-2
7/7/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers W 9-2
7/6/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 5-3

Washington Nationals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/11/24 @ New York Mets L 7-0
7/10/24 @ New York Mets L 6-2
7/9/24 @ New York Mets L 7-5
7/8/24 vs St. Louis Cardinals L 6-0
7/7/24 vs St. Louis Cardinals L 8-3

Nationals vs Brewers predictions

As the Washington Nationals gear up to face the Milwaukee Brewers, a couple of players could really shake things up. CJ Abrams, known for his quick base-running and clutch hitting, seems primed for a stellar performance. His ability to turn a simple hit into extra bases can change the dynamics of any game. Alongside him, Luis Garcia, who has been pretty solid with the bat, might just find the gaps and add some crucial runs to the Nationals' tally. Both players bring a spark that can never be underestimated, especially with Garcia's knack for getting on base and setting the stage for runs.

On the flip side, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking equally formidable with hitters like Christian Yelich and Willy Adames in their lineup. Yelich, currently touted for his impressive batting average, is expected to be a thorn in the side for Nationals' pitchers. His plate discipline and ability to drive in key runs can be pivotal. Meanwhile, Adames, matching power with power, looks all set to add to his home run tally. With these two at the helm, the Brewers' offense is looking more potent than ever, and they've got the added bonus of playing on their home turf at the American Family Field, which typically sees them performing exceptionally well.

Given the overall team statistics and the momentum on their side, the Milwaukee Brewers seem to have the upper hand in this matchup. Their stronger batting stats and home field advantage make them the favorites to come out on top. While the Nationals have potential game-changers in Abrams and Garcia, the Brewers' consistent ability to put runs on the board, coupled with Freddy Peralta’s dominance on the mound, might just be too much for the Nationals to handle. Expect an exciting game, but the scales seem tipped in Milwaukee's favor.

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Nationals vs Brewers game info

Venue American Family Field
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First pitch Fri 8:10 PM
Temperature 78°
Chance of Rain 0%

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