The Milwaukee Brewers (59-52) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-60) square off in Milwaukee on Saturday. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET at American Family Field. The probable pitchers are Corbin Burnes (9-6) for the Brewers and Bailey Falter (0-7) for the Pirates.
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Milwaukee vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- How to Watch on TV: BSWI
- Probable Pitchers: Burnes – MIL (9-6, 3.44 ERA) vs Falter – PIT (0-7, 5.13 ERA)
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Brewers vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Burnes | Falter | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 7 |
| 9-6 | W-L | 0-7 |
| 3.44 | ERA | 5.13 |
| 133.1 | IP | 40.1 |
| 46 | BB | 8 |
| 136 | SO | 28 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Corbin Burnes
- In his most recent time out on Monday against the Washington Nationals, the righty went six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- In 22 games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.44 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .191 to his opponents.
- Burnes is trying to build upon a sixth-game quality start streak in this game.
- In five of his 22 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 28-year-old ranks 21st in ERA (3.44), sixth in WHIP (1.050), and 28th in K/9 (9.2).
- Burnes’ team is 8-14-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In games Burnes has started this season, the teams are 12-10-0 at hitting the over.
Burnes’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Reds | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| at Phillies | Jul. 20 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| at Reds | Jul. 14 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jul. 7 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Bailey Falter
- The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Tuesday, May 16, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up no earned runs while allowing eight hits to the San Francisco Giants.
- The 26-year-old has pitched to a 5.13 ERA this season with 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.8 walks per nine across eight games.
- He has started seven games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
- He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in eight chances this season.
- When Falter starts, the Pirates are 2-5-0 against the spread.
- Falter has started seven contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in one of them.
Falter’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | May. 15 | 4.1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | May. 6 | 3.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| at Astros | Apr. 30 | 4.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Mariners | Apr. 25 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at White Sox | Apr. 18 | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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