Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
The third and decisive game in the series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates is best assessed by focusing on the pitching matchup. Last season’s MLB All-Star Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against highly touted prospect Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers, who has been making headlines since his Major League debut.
Milwaukee Brewers
Standing at 6-foot-7, Jacob Misiorowski made his MLB debut on 12 June against the St. Louis Cardinals, throwing five scoreless innings. In his next appearance against the Chicago Cubs, it took the opposition over six innings to get past the 23-year-old. That start extended his hitless streak to 11 innings at the beginning of his career — the best mark in the modern era since 1990. Known for his explosive fastballs, more than half of his pitches exceed 160 km/h.
Pittsburgh Pirates
In both build and technique, Jacob Misiorowski shares notable similarities with Paul Skenes. The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes made his league debut with a 162 km/h fastball and heavily leans on power pitching. His velocity stems not just from his arm action and height but also from his physical strength. After a strong debut last season, he has continued to impress with four wins in his last five outings and an outstanding 0.81 ERA during that stretch.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
Given the sheer talent and physical dominance of both pitchers, it's difficult to favour one side over the other. What is clear is that batters on both squads are likely to struggle, especially through the early innings. As a result, backing a low-scoring first half appears to be the most sensible play.
