Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates by Tony T.
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Brandon Sproat enters with an above-average strikeout rate, elevated walk risk, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 5.13 ERA and 1.37 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.6 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Braxton Ashcraft counters with a high-end strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 3.24 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 1.0 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.