Brewers at Cardinals 9/15/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Milwaukee Brewers conclude their three-game series on the road Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers were beaten in the series opener by the Cardinals on Friday 10-0. The loss snapped Milwaukee’s winning streak at seven straight. Milwaukee starting pitcher Adrian Houser fell to 6-6 after pitching just three innings allowing four hits and four runs. Milwaukee has just two hits.

St. Louis first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit two home runs including a grand slam home. The slugger had seven RBIs and has now hit 30 home runs or more in each of the last three seasons and five during his career. Adam Wainwright improved to 12-9 with seven strikeouts and three walks. Over his last 20 innings pitched, the right-hander has allowed just one earned run.

Christian Yelich leads Milwaukee with a .330 batting average, in home runs with 44, RBIs with 97 and in hits with 161. Milwaukee is averaging .250 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .253. On Sunday, the Brewers will send Chase Anderson to the mound. The right-hander is 6-4 with an ERA of 4.57, 112 Ks and 45 BBs.

Kolten Wong is leading the Cardinals with a .287 batting average. Paul Goldschmidt is the leader in home runs with 31, RBIs with 89 and hits with 142. The Cardinals are averaging .248 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .238. On Sunday, the Cardinals will send Michael Wacha to the mound. The right-hander is 6-7 with an ERA of 4.97, 99 Ks and 51 BBs.