The San Francisco Giants (72-74) play on Thursday in San Francisco against the Milwaukee Brewers (83-62). First pitch is at 9:45 p.m. ET.
The Brewers will give the nod to Frankie Montas (6-10, 4.69 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Giants will turn to Hayden Birdsong (3-5, 5.19 ERA).
Brewers vs. Giants Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 9:45 p.m. ET
Where: Oracle Park in San Francisco, California
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-BA
Probable Pitchers: Montas – MIL (6-10, 4.69 ERA) vs Birdsong – SF (3-5, 5.19 ERA)
Brewers vs. Giants Odds
Brewers to win: -132
Giants to win: +112
Spread: Brewers -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Brewers vs. Giants Pitcher Performance
Montás |
|
Birdsong |
26 |
GS |
12 |
6-10 |
W-L |
3-5 |
4.69 |
ERA |
5.19 |
132.1 |
IP |
52 |
57 |
BB |
35 |
120 |
SO |
64 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Frankie Montás
Montas (6-10 with a 4.69 ERA and 120 strikeouts in 132 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Brewers, his 27th of the season.
His last appearance was on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, when the right-hander tossed six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing two hits.
In 26 games this season, the 31-year-old has put up a 4.69 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .245 to opposing batters.
Montas has eight quality starts this season.
Montas will try to build on a six-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.1 innings per appearance).
In five of his 26 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Hayden Birdsong
Birdsong (3-5) will take to the mound for the Giants and make his 13th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in three innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, Sept. 5.
The 23-year-old has pitched to a 5.19 ERA this season with 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 6.1 walks per nine across 12 games.
He has started 12 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
Birdsong has started 12 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings four times. He averages 4.3 innings per appearance.
In 12 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
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