Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions September 7th 2024

First pitch for this Rockies vs. Brewers matchup is set for 7:10 PM ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Rockies are 53-89 and their money line odds are at +217, while the Brewers are 81-60 and they are the heavy favorite at -266. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.

Colorado will be looking to keep their two-game winning streak alive, while the Brewers are hoping to end their three-game losing streak. Ty Blach is starting for the Rockies, and he is facing off against Tobias Myers for the Brewers.

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Colorado vs. Milwaukee Key Information

• Teams: Rockies at Brewers
• Where: American Family Field Milwaukee
• Date: Saturday, September 7th
• Betting Odds MIL -266 | COL +217 O/U 8.5

The Rockies Can Win If…

Colorado is sending left-hander Ty Blach to the mound today vs. the Brewers. Blach has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 3-7 with a 6.65 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Blach has a WHIP of 1.70 and has allowed a batting average of .340. The last time he pitched was on September 1st, where he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work. Blach has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings. So far, he has made two quality starts.

Colorado’s offense has been good at home this season, averaging 5 runs per game, which is 5th in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.2 runs per contest, which is 19th in the MLB. The Rockies have been a below-average home run hitting team and have the 12th best batting average in the league this season.

Michael Toglia comes into the game as the Rockies’ leader in home runs, but he is hitting just .220 this season. However, he has two homers in his last six games. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are also near the top of the league in home runs, with Tovar batting .270 and Doyle at .269. Doyle’s 66 RBIs is the best mark on the team.

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• The Rockies are 4-6 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Rockies are 2-3 vs. the run line.
• Colorado has an over/under record of 3-7 in their last ten games.
• The Rockies have an average of 1.8 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Rockies are 4-6
• Looking back across the Rockies last five games as the favorite, they are 1-4
• Colorado has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Rockies have averaged 2.7 runs per game on offense

The Brewers Can Win If…

Milwaukee is starting right-hander Tobias Myers vs. the Rockies today. Myers has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with an ERA of 3.00. He has made six quality starts this year and is coming off a outing in which he didn’t allow a homer. Myers has allowed at least one homer in each of his last four outings. Myers has a WHIP of 1.18 and is averaging 7.97 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .231 off Myers this season. He has a record of 2-0 at home with a 3.67 ERA.

Heading into today’s game, Willy Adames and William Contreras have been the Brewers’ top power threats this season, with Adames’ 29 homers leading the team and Contreras coming in with 20 long balls. Adames’ 100 RBIs are 3rd in the league and also lead the Brewers. Overall, the Brewers are 6th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game and are batting a collective .251.

Adames has struggled a bit at the plate of late, going just 3/21 in his last five games, but he does have two homers in that stretch. Rhys Hoskins is also near the top of the Brewers’ home run leaderboard, but he has struggled with a batting average of just .209 this season. Two guys who have been swinging the bat well for the Brewers are Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio.

• The Brewers are 6-4 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Brewers are 2-3 vs. the run line.
• Milwaukee has an over/under record of 4-4-2 in their last ten games.
• The Brewers have an average of 4.0 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Brewers are 6-4
• Looking back across the Brewers last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Milwaukee has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Brewers have averaged 5.9 runs per game on offense

The Lean

For an over/under pick, our lean is on the over, as we have this as the 4th lowest projected scoring game of the day. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Rockies to pick up the win. Colorado’s offense is projected to have the 5th most hits in today’s slate, and Ty Blach is 7th in chances to pick up a win. On the other side, Tobias Myers is 4th worst among today’s starters in projected innings pitched.

Rockies Eye Rare Third Straight Win Against Brewers: Michael Toglia and Brenton Doyle Stand Out

The Colorado Rockies are looking to make it three wins in a row as they gear up to face the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. With Michael Toglia’s recent power surge and a clutch defensive play by Brenton Doyle, the Rockies are hoping to keep their momentum rolling, even though it’s been a tough season overall.

Toglia’s Power Surge Gives Rockies’ Offense a Boost

Michael Toglia has been on fire lately, helping the Rockies snag back-to-back wins with home runs in consecutive games. On Thursday, he crushed a solo shot in Colorado’s 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. Then on Friday, he followed it up with a towering three-run homer in a 3-2 victory over the Brewers. That blast pushed his season total to 23 home runs, just ahead of teammates Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar.

Toglia’s hot streak couldn’t have come at a better time. The Rockies’ offense has been inconsistent all season, but his ability to come through in key moments has helped keep them in the game, even against strong teams like Milwaukee.

Brenton Doyle’s Defensive Heroics Save the Game

While Toglia’s bat has been making headlines, Brenton Doyle’s glove sealed the deal for the Rockies on Friday. The Gold Glove-winning center fielder made a game-saving play in the ninth inning, shutting down a potential Brewers’ rally with a perfect throw to third base to catch pinch-runner Brewer Hicklen.

In a critical moment, Doyle called off right fielder Jordan Beck, made a smooth catch, and then fired a laser to third baseman Ryan McMahon to secure the final out of the game.

Rockies Push Through Offensive Struggles

Even though they won, the Rockies’ offense had a rough go on Friday, managing just three hits and striking out 14 times. Still, Toglia’s timely homer was all they needed to hand the Brewers their third straight loss.

It’s been the kind of season where pitching and defense have had to step up for the Rockies to win games, especially when the bats go cold. With a record of 53-89, the Rockies have only strung together three straight wins three times this season, so their current streak is a big deal for them.

Brewers Look to Stop the Slide

The Milwaukee Brewers, who lead the National League Central with an 81-60 record, are hitting a rough patch with three straight losses. Despite out-hitting the Rockies on Friday, they just couldn’t get those key hits to break through.

Even though the Brewers are still in a strong position overall, they can’t afford to keep stumbling as they approach the playoffs. A quick bounce-back is crucial if they want to maintain their lead in the division.

Pitching Matchup: Blach vs. Myers

Saturday’s game will see a matchup between Rockies lefty Ty Blach and Brewers right-hander Tobias Myers.

Ty Blach (3-7, 6.65 ERA) has had a tough year, and his most recent outing didn’t inspire much confidence. He was called up from Triple-A to replace the injured Cal Quantrill but got knocked around by the Baltimore Orioles, giving up five runs in just four innings. His past appearances against the Brewers haven’t been great either, with a career ERA of 5.40 against them.

On the other side, Tobias Myers (6-5, 3.00 ERA) has been solid this season, but he’s winless in his last eight starts. In his most recent outing, he gave up three runs (two earned) in 5 2/3 innings against the Reds, and he struggled in his only start against the Rockies earlier this season, surrendering four runs on eight hits in a 4-3 loss.

Rockies’ Key to Victory

If the Rockies want to keep this winning streak alive, they’ll need more of the same from Toglia and Doyle. But they’ll also need Ty Blach to deliver on the mound, especially with a Brewers lineup eager to snap out of their slump.

The offense will need to step up as well. It can’t just be the Michael Toglia show every night. Players like Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar, who have shown flashes of brilliance this season, need to find more consistency at the plate and cut down on the strikeouts if the Rockies are going to make some noise.

Brewers’ Urgency to Turn Things Around

For Milwaukee, this game is all about stopping the bleeding. They’ve got a division title in their sights, but letting a struggling team like Colorado build confidence at their expense is the last thing they need. Myers has been pitching well enough to win, but he’s going to need more support from the offense and the bullpen to get back in the win column.

The Brewers’ bats, which have been pretty quiet lately, will have to wake up against Blach. If they can find a way to capitalize on his struggles and get some early runs, they’ll have a good chance of putting an end to their losing streak.

Conclusion

As the Rockies chase a rare third straight win, all eyes will be on Michael Toglia and Brenton Doyle to keep delivering big performances. Meanwhile, the Brewers are desperate to avoid a fourth straight loss and will need their offense and pitching staff to get back on track. This one’s shaping up to be a tight contest, with both teams fighting hard to achieve their goals as the season winds down.