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Pirates’ Paul Skenes Seeks to Stop Brewers’ Home Win Streak

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line when the Pirates and the Brewers meet at American Family Field.

(Photo by Getty Images) Paul Skenes

Pittsburgh (44-48) at Milwaukee (54-39)

  • When: Jul 11 2024, 22:10 PM
  • Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee
  • Where to watch: SportsNet PT

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Milwaukee Brewers
Moneyline

Pittsburgh Pirates   -121
Milwaukee Brewers   +101

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Milwaukee Brewers
Runline

Pittsburgh Pirates   -1.5 (+140)
Milwaukee Brewers   1.5 (-165)

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Milwaukee Brewers
Total

Over   7.5 (-105)
Under   7.5 (-115)

Probable Pitchers:
Pittsburgh: Paul Skenes (5-0, 2.12)
Milwaukee: Aaron Civale (2-6, 5.19)

Team Stats

Pirates   Brewers
44-48 Record 54-39
22-24 Away & Home 26-25
5-5 Last 10 5-5
L1 Streak W1

Game Preview

For the Milwaukee Brewers to secure their 10th consecutive home series win, they’ll need to overcome Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes in the finale of their three-game set on Thursday.

The Brewers tied the series at 1-1 with a 9-0 victory on Wednesday, led by rookie Tobias Myers, who allowed just four hits over eight innings. Willy Adames hit a three-run homer, and Rhys Hoskins added a solo shot.

Milwaukee has gone 23-7 in its last 30 games at American Family Field following a 5-7 start.

Skenes (5-0, 2.12 ERA), the first Pirates rookie pitcher ever selected for the All-Star Game, will face off against recently acquired right-hander Aaron Civale (2-6, 5.18 ERA).

"Starting the year in Triple-A, I didn’t expect to make the major league All-Star Game," Skenes said after his selection. "It’s a huge honor, especially after such a short time in the big leagues."

In his latest start, Skenes allowed two runs over seven innings in a 14-2 win against the New York Mets on Friday, striking out eight and walking two.

Skenes, who averages 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings, is the first Pirates rookie starter to win his first five decisions since Zach Duke went 6-0 in 2005. In four road starts, Skenes is 2-0 with a 1.11 ERA, recording 37 strikeouts and four walks over 24 1/3 innings.

The top overall pick in the 2023 draft, Skenes has thrown 74 pitches at 100 mph or greater, more than twice as many as the next closest starting pitcher, according to MLB.com.

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Pittsburgh 3-2
The Pick: Pittsburgh -121 & Under 7½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $341

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