Rockies at Brewers
O/U 8 · RL Brewers -1.5
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Brewers -1.5 -163
- Published odds
- -163
- Result
- Won
- Final score
- 2-11
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The read
Colorado showed some fight Saturday, but dealing with extreme heat after a night game is a much tougher challenge. With the roof closed, I expect Milwaukee’s clear starting-pitching advantage to decide the finale.
Jacob Misiorowski has been dominant, keeping runners off base and piling up strikeouts. He has been especially tough on left-handed hitters, and Colorado’s lineup is loaded with them today.
Kyle Freeland has struggled badly in his recent starts. Right-handed hitters have hit him hard and shown plenty of power, and Milwaukee’s lineup is loaded with them. The price is steep, but I’d rather back Milwaukee to win by multiple runs than pay an even heavier price just for them to win.
The full analysis
Colorado showed some fight Saturday, but facing triple-digit heat after a night game is a much tougher assignment. With the roof closed, I expect Milwaukee’s clear starting-pitching advantage to decide the finale.
Jacob Misiorowski owns a 1.57 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 173 strikeouts in 115 innings. More importantly for this matchup, left-handed hitters have managed only a .332 OPS against him, and Colorado has seven hitters batting from the left side today.
Kyle Freeland has allowed at least four earned runs in each of his last three starts. Right-handed hitters have tagged him for a .958 OPS and 18 home runs, while Milwaukee can attack him with seven hitters batting right-handed. The price is heavy, but I’d rather lay the run and a half than pay -362 on the moneyline.
The research
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PLATOON EDGE
Andrew Vaughn (bats R) hits 3rd against Kyle Freeland (LHP)
1.115Over 63 AB vs. Left, Andrew Vaughn owns a 1.115 OPS versus .716 in 102 AB the other way. He sees LHP Kyle Freeland tonight hitting 3rd, where the platoon side lines up his way.
Mickey Moniak (bats L) gets a RHP from the 2nd spot
.944Mickey Moniak's vs. Right line (.944 OPS, 186 AB) sits well above his .621 mark the other way (45 AB). Tonight's starter Jacob Misiorowski throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
HEAT CHECK
Joey Ortiz: 1.014 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.014The last 15 days sample runs 32 PA: a 1.014 OPS versus .651 for the season, 0.363 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
RUNNING GAME
Colorado Rockies like to run — Gary Sanchez (33% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
33% CSGary Sanchez owns a 33% caught-stealing rate (5 of 15) and Colorado Rockies run anyway — 0.7 steals a game. Strength on strength on the bases.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Brewers are 6-1 vs Rockies this season
6-1Brewers lead the season series 6-1 over Rockies. MIL won the last meeting 8-5.
STREAK
COL games have gone UNDER 5 straight
U55 straight unders for COL — their games are producing only 12.2 runs against numbers around 14.3. Tonight's number sits at 7.5.
TEAM RECORD
Brewers 6-2 in Jacob Misiorowski's last 8 starts
6-2Brewers are 6-2 in Jacob Misiorowski's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.
REGRESSION
Mickey Moniak: .277 AVG vs .227 xBA
.227Mickey Moniak's .277 average comes against a .227 expected (xBA) on 251 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .373 against a .305 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit below what he has actually posted.
Kyle Freeland: 7.28 ERA vs 5.62 xERA
5.62Kyle Freeland carries a 7.28 ERA against a 5.62 expected ERA (1.66 run gap), so he has been underperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .317 off him vs a .294 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
TJ Rumfield: .298 AVG vs .255 xBA
.255TJ Rumfield's .298 average comes against a .255 expected (xBA) on 415 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .377 against a .327 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit below what he has actually posted.
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Props on this game
1- GARY'S PICKANDREW VAUGHNTOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
1. THE PICK: Andrew Vaughn OVER 1.5 Total Bases (-105) 2. MATCHUP: vs LHP Kyle Freeland (Right-handed batter vs Left-handed pitcher) 3. THE KEY FACTOR: Kyle Freeland has been severely vulnerable against right-handed hitters this season, yielding a .320 AVG, a .958 OPS, and 18 home runs in 300 ABs along with a 10.9% barrel rate allowed.
Andrew Vaughn enters hitting .309 with an .870 OPS overall, and excels in day games where he posts a .324 AVG and .880 OPS (22-for-68). Over his last 7 games, Vaughn is 5-for-16 (.313 AVG, .915 OPS). Hitting 3rd in a Brewers lineup favored at -350 on the moneyline, Vaughn is set for premium PA volume against a starter allowing heavy hard contact. 4. PARK/WEATHER CHECK: American Family Field (Roof Closed, 72°F, Wind 0 mph).
Controlled environment eliminates outdoor weather variables. 5. VOLUME FLOOR: Batting 3rd, expected 4-5 PA in a game with an implied Brewers team total near 5.5 runs. 6. THE RISK: Freeland manages a 1.00 GO/AO ratio and could keep sinkers low, inducing ground-ball outs or drawing walks that do not yield total bases.
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