After winning four games in a row, the Milwaukee Brewers (48-33) play at home against the Chicago Cubs (38-44) at 8:10 PM ET on Friday.
The probable starters are Colin Rea (6-2) for the Brewers and Jameson Taillon (4-3) for the Cubs.
Brewers vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET
Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
How to Watch on TV: MARQ
Probable Pitchers: Colin Rea (Brewers) – 6-2, 3.62 ERA vs Jameson Taillon (Cubs) – 4-3, 2.90 ERA
Brewers vs. Cubs Odds
Brewers to win: -116
Cubs to win: -103
Spread: Brewers -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Brewers vs. Cubs Pitcher Performance
Rea |
|
Taillon |
13 |
GS |
12 |
6-2 |
W-L |
4-3 |
3.62 |
ERA |
2.90 |
82 |
IP |
68.1 |
26 |
BB |
16 |
54 |
SO |
53 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Colin Rea
Rea (6-2) takes the mound for the Brewers in his 14th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.62 ERA in 82 2/3 innings pitched, with 54 strikeouts.
In his most recent time out on Saturday, the righty tossed 5 1/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing five earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In 15 games this season, the 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.62, with 5.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .240 against him.
Rea has five quality starts under his belt this season.
Rea is seeking his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
In three of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
The Cubs’ Taillon (4-3) will make his 13th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in seven innings against the New York Mets.
The 32-year-old has pitched in 12 games this season with an ERA of 2.90, a 3.31 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.273.
If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
Taillon has six starts in a row of five innings or more.
He has made 12 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
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