The scorching Milwaukee Brewers bring their 12-game winning streak into Cincinnati on Friday night, looking to extend their torrid run against a Reds team fighting tooth and nail for the final National League wild card spot.
Milwaukee has been unstoppable lately, outscoring Pittsburgh 33-6 in their latest sweep while maintaining a commanding 7.5-game lead in the NL Central, but Cincinnati enters with momentum of their own after taking the rubber game against Philadelphia.
With Jacob Misiorowski expected to return from the IL for the Brewers and Nick Martinez taking the ball for the Reds, this opener sets up as a crucial test for both clubs with vastly different September goals.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers matchup, our predictive model gives the Brewers a 55% chance of defeating the Reds.
Cincinnati Reds: 45% win probability
- Middle-of-the-pack .525 winning percentage (64-58 record)
- Inconsistent recent play going 3-2 in last five games
- Negative run differential of +51 (554 scored, 503 allowed) compared to Milwaukee's dominant +159
Milwaukee Brewers: 55% win probability
- League-leading .633 winning percentage with 76 wins in 120 games
- Superior run differential with 620 runs scored vs 461 allowed (+159)
- Perfect 5-0 recent form heading into this contest
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview
Milwaukee arrives in Cincinnati riding a scorching 12-game win streak that has them sitting comfortably atop the NL Central with a 7.5-game cushion over the Cubs.
The Brewers just swept Pittsburgh in dominant fashion, outscoring them 33-6 across three games, while their offense continues to click at 5.2 runs per contest.
Cincinnati finds themselves in a much tighter spot at 64-58, clinging to wild card hopes just one game behind the Mets after taking the rubber match against Philadelphia.
Jacob Misiorowski is expected to come off the IL and make his first start since late July for Milwaukee, bringing a stellar 2.70 ERA and 47 strikeouts in just 33.1 innings this season.
The Reds counter with Nick Martinez, who has been solid lately with a 2.93 ERA over his last three outings, though he has historically struggled against this Brewers lineup.
With Milwaukee averaging nearly six runs per game on the road and Cincinnati needing every win they can get in the wild card chase, this opener sets up as a crucial test for both clubs' postseason aspirations.
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