Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB regular season match.
The San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers will play the final game in their three-match series to determine the winner. The Brewers are gearing up for an intense October with playoff games, while the Giants’ players have already shifted their focus to the off-season.
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are expected to start 23-year-old pitcher Hayden Birdsong. August and early September were rough for him: the rookie has lost five consecutive starts, averaging just 3.2 innings per start. To make matters worse, Birdsong allowed seven runs over six full innings in his last two starts.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading into the season finale at the top of the National League Central Division, with an eight-win lead over their closest competitors. The Brewers, with a +124 run differential, could easily compete with teams like the Philadelphia Phillies. Additionally, their batting average in away games (25.9%) places the team among the top three in MLB.
San Francisco Giants — Milwaukee Brewers Prediction
With Birdsong still learning to pitch at the Major League level, the San Francisco Giants won't get far. The Milwaukee Brewers look like the more valuable bet as the away favourite with a decent odds.
