Tigers at Brewers 9/29/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers play the second game a three-game series on the road to end the regular season against the Milwaukee Brewers. Detroit was beaten on Thursday by the Minnesota Twins 9-3. Detroit starting pitcher Francisco Liriano lasted just 2 1/3 innings because of back tightness. He gave up four runs before leaving.

Milwaukee was off on Thursday, but clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2011 on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers are assured of at worst a spot in the wildcard game for the NL, but could still catch the Chicago Cubs for the National League Central Crown. Nicholas Castellanos leads Detroit with a .298 batting average and team highs in home runs with 22, RBIs with 88 and hits with 181. Detroit has a team batting average of .242 while opposing hitters are averaging .258 at the plate against Tigers pitching. On Saturday, the Tigers will send Daniel Norris to the mound. The lefthander this season is 0-5 with an ERA of 5.22, 43 Ks and 17 BBs.

Christian Yelich leads Milwaukee with a .321 batting average and a team high 181 hits. Jesus Aguilar leads the team in home runs with 34 and RBIs with 105. Milwaukee has a team batting average of .251, while opposing hitters are averaging .233 at the plate against Brewers pitching. On Saturday the Brewers will send Wade Miley to the mound. The lefthander this season is 5-2 with an ERA of 2.32, 48 Ks and 26 BBs.