Early money has backed Atlanta despite Milwaukee's dominant two-game showing to open the series.
Game Overview
The MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers have taken the first two games of this series and extended their winning streak to five games. They've been absolutely scorching, going 8-2 in their last 10 while outscoring opponents by 32 runs during that stretch. Meanwhile, the Braves continue their disappointing season, sitting 18 games below .500 and just 3-7 in their last 10 games. Head-to-head, Milwaukee now leads the season series 3-2 with Spencer Strider taking the mound for Atlanta to try to salvage a game.
Key Matchups & Analysis
- Spencer Strider vs. Brewers' Hot Bats
Strider (5-8, 3.71 ERA) has underperformed expectations this season but still boasts elite strikeout stuff with 92 Ks in 77.2 innings. He'll face a Milwaukee lineup that's hitting a collective .318 over their last 10 games, with Andrew Vaughn going 17-for-40 with 4 HRs during that span. - Jose Quintana's Road Performance
Quintana (8-4, 3.50 ERA) has been remarkably consistent for Milwaukee this season, especially on the road where the team is 7-1 in his starts as an underdog. His ability to limit hard contact and induce weak grounders matches up well against a struggling Braves lineup. - Bullpen Advantage
Milwaukee's bullpen has been significantly more effective, with Trevor Megill (25 saves) and Abner Uribe (28 holds) forming a dominant late-inning combo. Atlanta's relief corps has been depleted by injuries, most notably Joe Jiménez who was recently shut down indefinitely with knee issues. - Park Factors at Truist
Truist Park has played relatively neutral this season (0.977 run factor, 0.929 HR factor), but actually suppresses overall run scoring. This could benefit both starting pitchers, though Milwaukee's lineup has proven they can produce anywhere.