Milwaukee Brewers vs Cleveland Guardians 6/25/2023 Analysis, Game Tips and Picks
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 1:40 PM ET, the Milwaukee Brewers will play the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Progressive Field in Ohio. This team fought for dominance in the NL Central the whole season. With attacking performances like Fridays, they can succeed. For most of 2023, scoring was the Brewers’ worst enemy, with their runs per game ranked 24th. The team’s batting average and strikeout rate this season was 29th and 28th, respectively, despite scoring seven runs on Friday. No group has fewer hits or doubles. Fewer players share lower slugging and OBP percentages. The squad performed well while on the road, but there is room for improvement.
They managed to keep Cleveland to one run on Friday as well, and with Corbin Burnes taking the mound today, they ought to be able to do it again. He may not have performed as well as he did during his productive run from 2020 to 2022, but Milwaukee still looks forward to seeing him. Especially on the road, when he had four straight strong starts. Cleveland’s offense could be more impressive. There is a possibility of halting them as a result.
With a save percentage of 69.2%, the Brewers’ bullpen pitchers entered 67 save opportunities. The bullpen relievers allowed 86 runners this year, and 27.9% crossed home plate. The Brewers’ bullpen pitchers made 63 appearances in high-stakes situations and entered games 59 times with runners on base. The bullpen has recorded 40 holds this season, placing it 15th in the league. They made 18 saves this season, but 8 of their 26 chances to win the game were unsuccessful.
- The Milwaukee Brewers are 4-1 SU in their last five games against the Guardians.
- The Brewers are 1-4 SU in their previous five games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last seven outings played on a Sunday.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Cleveland Guardians 6/25/2023 Analysis, Game Tips and Picks
Who would have guessed that the 2022 AL Central winners would hit a wall whenever they were within striking distance of.500? The Guardians had similar offensive difficulties as Milwaukee. Their problems stem from a need for more pop. Cleveland has the lowest rate of hard hits and the fewest home runs in MLB. Despite possessing superior contact skills and a strikeout rate second only to Washington’s, their batting average may be higher. The Guardians are a capable base-stealing team, but their 25th-ranked walk rate constrains their potential. They must go if they want to find a big bat.
Similar to how it does now, Cleveland’s pitching made a difference. This time, Aaron Civale will be in charge of the Guardians’ best bullpen. With six starts under his belt, Civale has a 2.57 ERA since coming off the injured list this month. Civale’s career-worst walk rate was a significant problem, but he was able to limit the harm.
Cleveland relievers have an inherited scoring percentage of 20.9% for the 86 acquired base runners. They used their bullpen relievers 98 times in high-stakes situations and 68 times with baserunners. Out of 82 save opportunities, the Guardians had 42 holds and 14 unsuccessful saves. This season, they used 242 bullpen relievers, placing them 14th in MLB with a save
percentage of 64.1%. Cleveland used relievers to pitch in 39 save situations, and they were effective with 25 saves.
- The Cleveland Guardians are 5-1 SU in their last six outings.
- The Guardians are 4-1 SU in their previous five games at home.
- Cleveland is 1-4 SU in their last five matches at home against the Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Cleveland Guardians. The MLB pick for this game is the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers finished second in MLB with a 71.3% strikeout-to-play ratio throughout their 5,976 innings played. The Milwaukee Brewers recorded 1,992 putouts, 655 assists, and 34 errors this season. They are sixth in the majors in fielding percentage (.987) and turned 56 double plays. Aaron Civale’s performance against the Brewers bats is the greatest puzzle in this game. If Civale maintains limiting the opposition’s attack, Cleveland will still have a fantastic chance, even if he doesn’t go too long. If not, the Guardians’ offense won’t be able to score against Burnes or the Brewers’ bullpen, and they’ll lose this home game. The starting lineup for Milwaukee seems safer, given what happened on Friday. It is expected that the Milwaukee Brewers will triumph 6-2.
MLB Starting Time: 1:40 PM ET
Location: Progressive Field, OH
Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes
MLB Odds: Milwaukee Brewers -107
MLB Totals: 8.5
