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MLB Game Preview: San Diego Padres (36-27) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (35-30)

Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 1:05 PM ET
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI

Game Overview

The Brewers edged out the Padres 4-3 in a dramatic finish on Saturday, thanks to a walk-off home run by Caleb Durbin.

San Diego Padres Outlook

The Padres have been inconsistent but remain competitive in the NL West. Their offense ranks 19th in runs per game (4.15), while their pitching staff holds a 3.48 ERA (6th in MLB).

Key Players to Watch:

  • Manny Machado – Batting .318, carrying a five-game hitting streak with two home runs in his last five outings.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. – Leads the team with 13 home runs, ranking 18th in MLB.
  • Luis Arraez – Batting .281, providing consistent offensive production.
  • Ryan Bergert – Starting pitcher with a 1-0 record, 2.00 ERA, making his second start of the season.

Milwaukee Brewers Outlook

The Brewers have been one of the hottest teams in the NL Central, winning nine of their last 11 games. Their offense ranks 10th in runs per game (4.49), while their pitching staff holds a 3.86 ERA (15th in MLB).

Key Players to Watch:

  • Christian Yelich – Batting .237, leading the team with 13 home runs and 41 RBIs.
  • Jackson Chourio – Batting .256, with 10 home runs and 18 doubles.
  • Sal Frelick – Batting .292, providing consistent offensive production.
  • Freddy Peralta – Starting pitcher with a 5-4 record, 2.92 ERA, known for his strikeout ability.

Matchup Analysis

  • Pitching Duel: Peralta has been dominant, while Bergert is making his second MLB start.
  • Offensive Battle: The Brewers have a stronger lineup, but the Padres showed resilience in their last game.

Game Odds

San Diego Padres             8

Milwaukee Brewers       – 164

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 7, 2025

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