The Milwaukee Brewers (43-30) will battle the Los Angeles Angels (29-44) in a rubber match for Game 3 on Wednesday, June 19, at 9:38 PM ET at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Brewers are favorites to find success on the road again with a moneyline at -165.
The Brewers are 3-2 over their previous five matchups, with a recent 6-3 win in Game 2 over the Angels. So far in this series, they have averaged 4.5 runs and have done well in their previous series battles when holding teams to four runs or less.
They will start Freddy Peralta (4-4), who currently boasts a 4.38 ERA and a WHIP of 1.20. Their team ERA is 3.72, which shows that their defense can help sustain them after the starter has exited the mound.
The Brewers are competitive at the plate, with a few players to watch out for. This includes Willy Adams, who leads them with 51 RBIs and 12 homers. William Contreras also leads them with a batting average of .304.
They have been averaging .253 at the plate and giving up .239 in return. This is a solid difference between both averages, but their defense might get a good test here.
The Angels are 3-2 as well over their last five games. They took Game 1 of this series with a 5-3 victory and are now averaging four runs a game after the loss in Game 2.
Tyler Anderson (6-6), who has an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.19, will start on the mound. The Brewers' team ERA could pose some issues later, as they average 4.82. They cannot afford to have the Brewers get off to a good start, as their relief might not be able to save them.
The Angels have Taylor Ward leading them offensively with 12 homers and 37 RBIs. In addition, Logan O'Hoppe takes over their lead for a batting average of .280. Both players have an excellent opportunity to help push their offense and land a win at home.
They are doing well at the plate with a batting average of .240 but allow opponents to stay within reach at .245. Their defense must step up on the mound if they want any chance at success.
MyBookie offers the betting odds for this MLB showdown, with the Brewers aiming for success. Market insights suggest that they have a 53.7 percent chance of winning.
The Angels have a slight edge in starter pitching. However, the Brewers' bullpen relief could be the difference late in the game. Look for the Brewers to win a close battle.
