The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are back at American Family Field following a 3-run walk-off in Milwaukee. The Brewers needed 10 innings to get it done, but they followed through with a 5-2 win.
It's a holiday, so we had to put on a show!
Hear Jeff Levering on the call as Victor Caratini sends the fans home happy.
MLB x @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/Uv4P54SVZu
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 5, 2022
Victor Caratini had one hit on the night, and it was the most important of the night, as he connected on a 3-run bomb to end the game against Scott Effross. With the Cardinals losing, the Brewers have a three-game lead in the NL Central.
Milwaukee wouldn’t have gotten the win without a strong performance from Eric Lauer. Lauer allowed just 2 hits and 1 earned run across 6 innings of work.
The same can be said for Justin Steele, who delivered a solid performance and probably should have been rewarded with a win. Steele pitched 6.2 innings with 2 hits and 1 earned run as well.
It has been a tough season for the Cubs, who are 32-48 and 14 games behind the Brewers. They’re better than the Reds, but that isn’t much of an accomplishment.
The Cubs are looking at potentially going on a three-game losing streak tonight. That’s tough after winning four in a row, including two of three to the Boston Red Sox.
Kyle Hendricks and Jason Alexander are scheduled to be in a starting role on the mound tonight. This is a veteran versus rookie matchup at American Family Field.
Head below for our free Cubs vs. Brewers prediction on July 5, 2022.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Live Betting Odds:
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | +1.5 (-165) | +120 | Over 9 (-105) |
| Milwaukee Brewers | -1.5 (+140) | -143 | Under 9 (-115) |
| Team Data | Chicago Cubs | Milwaukee Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 32-48 | 47-35 |
| Away/Home Record | 15-21 | 20-15 |
| Batting Average | .246 | .235 |
| Batting Average Away/Home | .237 | .234 |
| Runs Per 9 | 4.38 | 4.71 |
| Team ERA | 4.73 | 3.73 |
| Team ERA Away/Home | 5.07 | 3.50 |
Cubs vs. Brewers Prediction:
The Cubs are putting Kyle Hendricks on the mound to open this contest on Tuesday night. Hendricks has been one of the more inconsistent pitchers over the last two years.
This is much different than the rest of his career from 2014 to 2020. Hendricks was one of the more consistent pitchers you could find in the majors. Not an ace, but reliable and very consistent.
However, Hendricks had an ERA of 4.77 with a 1.35 WHIP in 32 starts last season. He hasn’t been able to shake that campaign off and revert back to his previous numbers.
Hendricks is capable of doing solid work, but he has found it tough to follow up with another quality performance this season, at least consistently. He’s coming off a decent performance, though Hendricks took advantage of a bad Cincinnati lineup.
He’s conceded a minimum of 4 earned runs in four of his last ten starts. Again, Hendricks is a roller coaster ride for the last two years.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends:
Cubs
- Record (Last 10): 6-4
- 0-4 overall in their previous four games on a Tuesday
- 3-10 overall in their previous ten games on the road
- OVER is 5-2 in their previous seven games after scoring 2 or fewer runs
- OVER is 5-2 in their previous seven games after their opponent scores 5 or more runs
- OVER is 11-4-2 in their previous 17 games versus the Brewers
Brewers
- Record (Last 10): 7-3
- 5-1 in their previous six second game of a series
- 4-1 overall in their previous five games at home
- OVER is 8-1 in their previous nine second game of a series
- OVER is 6-1 in their previous seven games after a win
- OVER is 9-2 in their previous 12 games
The Brewers are hitting well against Hendricks in 232 at-bats. Hendricks has a long history versus this lineup, and it hasn’t been the best.
There are five players in the lineup that have hit at least 2 RBIs against him. Hendricks likely isn’t going to get out of this one without mistakes.
It’s caught up to Alexander recently, as he has an ERA of 7.56 and a 1.68 WHIP in his previous three starts. Alexander has only made five major league starts, and he appears to have a future but has some things to work out with his command.
Look for runs at American Family Field, with the OVER a likely contender for a winning bet in the NL Central.
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