Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs - July 23, 2024

As a retired coach with years of experience under my belt, I can tell you that tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Cubs is shaping up to be quite the matchup. Both teams are coming in with strong performances this season, but if I were a betting man, my money would be on the Brewers to come out on top.

Let’s break it down starting with the pitching duel. The Cubs are sending Jameson Taillon to the mound, boasting a solid 7-4 record with a respectable 3.9 ERA and an impressive 8.6 strikeouts per game. On the other side, the Brewers have Colin Rea taking the hill, who has been even more dominant with a stellar 9-3 record, a 3.8 ERA, and nearly 8 strikeouts per game. With Rea’s slightly better numbers compared to Taillon, I believe he will give the Brewers the edge in this pitching matchup.

Now let’s talk offense. The Cubs have been averaging 4.2 runs and just under 8 hits per game, while maintaining a batting average of .229 and an on-base slugging percentage of around 67.6%. On the flip side, the Brewers have been putting up impressive offensive numbers with an average of nearly 4.8 runs and over 8 hits per game. They also have a higher batting average at .247 and an impressive on-base slugging percentage of approximately 71.4%. These stats indicate that the Brewers have a more potent offense coming into this game.

Considering all these factors, I predict that the Brewers will come out victorious tonight against the Cubs. The over/under for this game is expected to be low due to both pitchers’ strong performances this season. With Rea leading the charge on the mound for Milwaukee and their explosive offense backing him up, I foresee them edging out a win in what could be a close and exciting contest.

In baseball as in life, anything can happen on any given day, but based on these stats and my years of coaching experience, my money is on the Milwaukee Brewers to beat the Chicago Cubs in what should be a thrilling matchup at home plate tonight.