The Milwaukee Brewers (48-41) play at home against the Cincinnati Reds (49-40) on Saturday. The contest is set to start at 4:10 PM ET. The Brewers will call on Colin Rea (5-4) against the Reds and Luke Weaver (2-2).
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Milwaukee vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- How to Watch on TV: FS1
- Probable Pitchers: Rea – MIL (5-4, 4.40 ERA) vs Weaver – CIN (2-2, 6.72 ERA)
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Brewers vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Rea | Weaver | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | GS | 14 |
| 5-4 | W-L | 2-2 |
| 4.40 | ERA | 6.72 |
| 75.2 | IP | 69.2 |
| 25 | BB | 21 |
| 60 | SO | 57 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Colin Rea
- The righty’s most recent time out came on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 33-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.40, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 15 games this season. Opponents are hitting .225 against him.
- Rea is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
- In two of his 15 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Rea’s team is 9-5-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Rea has started this season hit the over five times in 14 chances.
Rea’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | Jul. 2 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 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 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Luke Weaver
- The right-hander last pitched on Monday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings against the Washington Nationals.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 6.72, a 2.71 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.593 in 14 games this season.
- In 14 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in two of them.
- In 14 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Reds are 9-5-0 ATS in Weaver’s 14 starts with a set spread.
- Weaver’s starts went over the run total nine times in 14 games with a set total this season.
Weaver’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Jul. 3 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 28 | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Braves | Jun. 23 | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| at Astros | Jun. 18 | 5.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| at Royals | Jun. 12 | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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