The Milwaukee Brewers (44-39) meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-43) in Pittsburgh at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Brewers will send Colin Rea (4-4) to the mound, while Rich Hill (7-7) will take the ball for the Pirates.
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Milwaukee vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Rea – MIL (4-4, 4.57 ERA) vs Hill – PIT (7-7, 4.55 ERA)
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Brewers vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Rea | Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | GS | 16 |
| 4-4 | W-L | 7-7 |
| 4.57 | ERA | 4.55 |
| 69 | IP | 89 |
| 24 | BB | 33 |
| 57 | SO | 80 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Colin Rea
- The righty’s last time out came on Monday against the New York Mets, when he went 6 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.57, with 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .227 batting average against him.
- Rea is trying to collect his fourth quality start of the year in this outing.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- When Rea starts, his team is 8-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Games Rea has started this season hit the over five times in 13 chances.
Rea’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | Jun. 26 | 6.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jun. 20 | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| at Twins | Jun. 14 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Orioles | Jun. 8 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Reds | Jun. 3 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Rich Hill
- The left-hander gave up four earned runs in six innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
- The 43-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 4.55 and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .260.
- In 16 starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
- In 16 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 43-year-old ranks 52nd in ERA (4.55), 55th in WHIP (1.404), and 40th in K/9 (8.1).
- When Hill starts, the Pirates are 7-9-0 against the spread.
- Hill’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in eight of 16 games.
Hill’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Cubs | Jun. 21 | 5.2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Jun. 16 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 9 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 4 | 6.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
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