Why the Brewers on Saturday at -130...brew crew heating back up after winning back to back and four of their last five with a .281 BA and 9 HRs over their L7 Days. Looking to secure a game two victory over the Pirates will be Jhoulys Chacin who has been sharp over his L19 IP, posting a 1.42 era on 13 H, 16 Ks, 3 BBs and 1 HR. After back to back road starts, this is a trustworthy spot to back Chacin at home in the friendly confines of Miller Park, where he has posted a 3.57 era with 4 HRs allowed in 58 IP. Pirates with a combined 94 ABs against Chacin to match a .223 BA and 2 HRs. Jameson Taillon will toe the rubber for Pittsburgh who has also been good of late, posting a 2.57 era over his L21 IP on 22 H, 15 Ks, 5 BBs and 1 HR. On the season against LHH, Taillon posts a .272 BAA on 7 HRs allowed over 70 IP. With the Brewers big bats swinging it from the left side and an exposed 114 ABs against Taillon to match a .307 BA and 6 HRs, we will fade Jameson in this road start. In a career 14 IP at Miller Park, Taillon posts a 5.14 era on 19 H and 3 HRs. Juicy trend in this game as the Brewers are 16-4 as a home favorite of -125 to -175.
Play on the Brewers at -130
Play on the Brewers at -130
