After winning six games in a row, the Milwaukee Brewers (71-57) play at home against the San Diego Padres (61-68) at 7:10 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Brewers will send Freddy Peralta (10-8) to the mound, while Pedro Avila will answer the bell for the Padres.
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Milwaukee vs. San Diego Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- How to Watch on TV: BSWI
- Probable Pitchers: Peralta – MIL (10-8, 3.97 ERA) vs Avila – SD (0-0, 1.17 ERA)
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Brewers vs. Padres Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Peralta | Avila | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 1 |
| 10-8 | W-L | 0-0 |
| 3.97 | ERA | 1.17 |
| 133.2 | IP | 23 |
| 50 | BB | 9 |
| 168 | SO | 28 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Freddy Peralta
- The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.97, with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents have a .213 batting average against him.
- Peralta heads into this matchup with 13 quality starts under his belt this year.
- In four of his 24 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- The 27-year-old’s 3.97 ERA ranks 34th, 1.182 WHIP ranks 20th, and 11.3 K/9 ranks fifth among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Peralta’s team is 13-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games started by Peralta have a 13-10-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Peralta’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rangers | Aug. 19 | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| at White Sox | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| at Nationals | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jul. 26 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Padres Probable Starting Pitcher: Pedro Avila
- The right-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Tuesday when he threw two-thirds of an inning out of the bullpen against the Miami Marlins, giving up one earned run while allowing two hits.
- He has pitched in seven games this season with an ERA of 1.17, a 3.11 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.174.
- Avila has started only one game with a set spread, which the Padres covered.
- Avila’s lone start with a total this season went over.
Avila’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 21 | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 17 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Diamondbacks | Aug. 12 | 4.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Aug. 6 | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| at Rockies | Aug. 1 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
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