8:10 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ Milwaukee Brewers
Dodgers: +100
Brewers: -120
Total: 8
The Dodgers meet the Brew Crew in Milwaukee for game 2 of the 4 game series. The Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (9-3, 3.52 ERA) will get the start for Milwaukee. The Dodgers will counter with rookie right-hander Ryan Pepiot (1-0, 3.92). The Dodgers won the series opener 4-0 on Monday night for their 13th victory in 14 games. The Dodgers are 20-4 since the All-Star break and 35-6 since June 29. Woodruff is 4-0 with a 2.42 ERA in 8 starts since coming off the IL and he has faced the Dodgers 3 times in his career allowing 10 runs in 13 2/3 innings. In his last start, Woodruff allowed 3 runs in 7 innings in a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay. Pepiot will make his 6th start this season and opponents are batting just .203 against him but he has walked 15 batters in 20 2/3 innings. In his last start he allowed 4 runs on 5 hits in 4 1/3 innings in an 8-5 victory over the Twins. There has been major reverse line movement on this matchup that has made the Dodgers dogs, but you can expect the public to start pounding them as the day goes on to give the Brew Crew a better line.
⚾The Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
⚾The Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
⚾The Brewers’ Woodruff is 5-0 with a 2.38 ERA at home this season.
⚾The Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Milwaukee.
The Bookie: Brewers