Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds 9/25/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers complete a four-game series on the road versus the Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee is 81-70 following its 5-3 victory over the Reds in the second game of the series on Friday. Milwaukee has won three straight and the Brewers are second in the National League Central, 7 ½ games behind first place. Milwaukee is fourth in the NL wild card race, two games behind the third and final spot.

Left fielder Christian Yelich is batting .259 to lead Milwaukee and has team highs in hits with 139 and on-base percentage with .360. First baseman Rowdy Tellez is the leader in home runs with 32 and shortstop Willy Adames is the leader in RBIs with 95. On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers will send Freddy Peralta to the mound. The right hander is 4-3 with a 3.45 ERA, 76 Ks and 25 BBs.

Following its two-run loss on Friday to Milwaukee, Cincinnati is 59-92. The Reds have lost two straight and six of the last eight. Cincinnati has struggled all season at the plate with the 20th team batting average in baseball at .239. The Reds are 28th in team ERA 4.81. Cincinnati is 29 ½ games behind first place in the National League Central and has been eliminated from postseason contention.

Shortstop Kyle Farmer is batting .258 with 13 home runs, 73 RBIs, 126 hits and an on-base percentage of .318 to lead Cincinnati in each category. Jonathan India and Jake Fraley are tied for second in home runs with 10 each. On Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds will send Nick Lodolo to the mound. The right-hander is 4-7 with a 3.90 ERA, 120 Ks and 33 BBs.