Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers 6/9/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

American Family Field will play host to a Thursday afternoon MLB clash between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies (27-29) fired manager Joe Girardi and are trying to climb back into the NL East Division race. Last night, Philadelphia IF Bryson Stott homered as part of a four-hit night and scored three runs during a 10-0 road triumph against Milwaukee.

Twenty-eight year old righty Zach Eflin (2-4 3.88 ERA) will head to the Phillies in this contest. Last time out, Eflin allowed just five hits in eight innings during a 10-0 home victory versus Los Angeles.

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and hold a narrow half-game lead over St. Louis for the top spot in the NL Central Division. On Wednesday, Milwaukee batters were limited to four hits and struck out seven times. SP Adrian Houser (3-6) gave up five runs in six innings and took the loss for the Brewers, who fell to 33-25 on the season.

Twenty-seven year old righty Corbin Burnes (3-3 2.50 ERA) has blossomed into one of the best pitchers in baseball. Through 68 plus innings, Burnes ranks second in the National League with 84 strikeouts and a miniscule 0.92 WHIP.