Following a stretch of four consecutive wins, the Milwaukee Brewers (79-56) face the Cincinnati Reds (64-72) at 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Brewers will send Frankie Montas (6-9) to the mound, while Fernando Cruz (3-8) will take the ball for the Reds.
Brewers vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. ET
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: FOX
Probable Pitchers: Montas – MIL (6-9, 4.64 ERA) vs Cruz – CIN (3-8, 5.17 ERA)
Brewers vs. Reds Odds
Brewers to win: -129
Reds to win: +110
Spread: Brewers -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Brewers vs. Reds Pitcher Performance
Montás |
|
Cruz |
24 |
GS |
1 |
6-9 |
W-L |
3-8 |
4.64 |
ERA |
5.17 |
120.1 |
IP |
55.2 |
51 |
BB |
29 |
106 |
SO |
85 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Frankie Montás
Montas gets the start for the Brewers, his 25th of the season. He is 6-9 with a 4.64 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 120 1/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he tossed six innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up five hits.
In 24 games this season, the 31-year-old has a 4.64 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .247 to opposing hitters.
Montas is trying to record his eighth quality start of the season in this outing.
Montas will look to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging five innings per outing.
He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Fernando Cruz
The Reds’ Cruz will make his second start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw three innings, giving up one earned run while allowing two hits against the Oakland Athletics.
He has an ERA of 5.17, a batting average against of .225 and 13.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 62 games this season.
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